St. Teresa Apartments
2685 Old Alice Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78521
2 Beds | $1,800 - $2,200
Rental Market Trends in Brownsville, TX
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Brownsville, TX is $916/month.
Rent in Brownsville is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$916/month
Average Rent
659 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.4%
Change / Year
416
Available Apartments
Brownsville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Brownsville average $614 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brownsville average $916 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brownsville average $1,065 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brownsville average $1,191 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Brownsville, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $23 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brownsville, TX
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
19%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brownsville, TX?
Because the average rent in Brownsville is $916, you’ll want to make about $3,053 per month or $36,636 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 14.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Brownsville is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $614 - $1,191. You can expect to pay 13.5% less for groceries, 22.3% less for utilities, and 3.4% more 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brownsville?
The average rent in Brownsville is $916 per month, which is 44.9% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Brownsville?
The average rent for a house in Brownsville, TX is $2,076 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Brownsville?
The average rent for a townhome in Brownsville, TX is $1,989 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Brownsville?
Rents in Brownsville, TX are increasing, with prices up 2.4% year-over-year and $23 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Brownsville?
In Brownsville, TX, 43% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.