EL Cedro Apartments
1740 Dennet Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78526
$1,350 - $1,750 | 1-2 Beds
Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Area Guide
A thriving border community steeped in heritage and history.
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Beach
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Schools
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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.
Explore the City
Strands of twinkle lights are draped over a street in Historic Brownsville.
A horse grazes in a field in East Brownsville.
Brownsville residents can enjoy fishing and kayaking at the Brownsville Convention Center.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Brownsville, TX is $622 for a studio, $876 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $1,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownsville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$876/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$2,514/month
1,747 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,620/month
858 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,885/month
1,476 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Brownsville, TX is 14.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Brownsville is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $622 - $1,211. You can expect to pay 14.4% less for groceries, 21.3% less for utilities, and 3.3% more for transportation.
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Transportation
51
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.
45
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
882 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
841 Students
Rancho Verde Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
661 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,095 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
976 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Brownsville Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
348 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,246 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,788 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,254 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
- Children's Museum of Brownsville
- Gladys Porter Zoo
- Resaca de la Palma State Park
Airports
- Brownsville/South Padre Island International
- Valley International
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Methodology
† 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.
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.
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 June 2025.