EL Cedro Apartments
1740 Dennet Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78526
$1,350 - $1,750 | 1-2 Beds
Brownsville is located on the Gulf Coast at the southernmost tip of Texas, across the border from the Mexican city of Matamoros. Much of the local culture is influenced by the city’s proximity to the border, and popular events like the annual Charro Days Fiesta celebrate cultural exchange between Mexico and Texas. Several bike paths around the city make it easy for cyclists to traverse Brownsville safely. Minutes away from the beaches of South Padre Island, folks renting in Brownsville enjoy convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico for swimming, fishing, and generally enjoying the sunshine.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brownsville, TX is $627 for a studio, $862 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $1,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownsville has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
The cost of living in Brownsville, TX is 15.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Brownsville is 29.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $628 - $1,198. You can expect to pay 14.4% less for groceries, 21.1% less for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.