Jefferson Square Apartments
230 W Jefferson St,
Brownsville, TX 78520
$695 - $795 | 1-2 Beds
Nestled along the United States-Mexico border beside the Rio Grande, Downtown Brownsville offers a community-oriented, multicultural experience. Similar to other downtown districts, Downtown Brownsville is home to several museums and government buildings. The city is also home to the Glady Porter Zoo, Texas Southmost College, and the University of Texas-Rio Grande. Downtown Brownsville exemplifies the city’s diverse offerings including an abundance of retailers and eclectic restaurants serving up seafood, vegan, and authentic cultural dishes. As the heart of the city, downtown is also home to a plethora of annual festivals, parades, and block parties like the Latin Jazz Festival and First Fridays, a monthly event celebrating music and art. Vibrant murals adorn the sides of buildings while palm trees complement the city’s Mission-style and Mediterranean-style architecture. Rental options include pueblo-style houses, ranch-style homes, and modern apartments.
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Brownsville is $550 for a studio, $599 for one bedroom, $697 for two bedrooms, and $658 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Brownsville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Studio
302 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$550/month
Average Rent
1 BR
595 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$599/month
Average Rent
2 BR
814 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$697/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$658/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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 June 2025.