EL Cedro Apartments
1740 Dennet Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78526
2 Beds | $1,500 - $1,650
Rental Market Trends in Brownsville, TX
What is the average rent in Brownsville, TX?
$856/month
Average Rent
666 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Brownsville, TX is $856 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Brownsville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brownsville, you can expect to pay about $627 per month for a studio, $856 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,022 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,197 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brownsville, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $9 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Brownsville, TX
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
47%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brownsville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brownsville is the most affordable neighborhood in Brownsville.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brownsville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brownsville is the most expensive neighborhood in Brownsville.
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Average Rent
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Which Brownsville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Brownsville with the most apartments available is Downtown Brownsville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brownsville, TX?
Because the average rent in Brownsville is $856, you’ll want to make about $2,853 per month or $34,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
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 $627 - $1,197. You can expect to pay 14.4% less for groceries, 21.1% less for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.
How does Brownsville, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brownsville, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$585/month
$585/month
One Bedroom
$598/month
$598/month
Two Bedroom
$696/month
$696/month
Three Bedroom
$656/month
$656/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.