3495 Boca Chica Blvd

Situated at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville combines American and Mexican cultures in a subtropical setting. This historic border city offers affordable living options, with average rents ranging from $625 for studios to $1,203 for three-bedroom units, showing modest year-over-year increases between 1.8% and 2.9%. The rental market includes options across established neighborhoods, from downtown apartments to communities near the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The city features 37 parks connected by 32 miles of bike lanes and 1,200 acres of parkland. At Resaca de la Palma State Park, residents can explore semitropical brushland and observe native wildlife along the park's trails.

Downtown Brownsville features preserved historic architecture, local art galleries, and cultural venues. The Port of Brownsville drives the region's international trade, while SpaceX's facility has brought aerospace development to the area.