EL Cedro Apartments
1740 Dennet Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78526
$1,350 - $1,850
1-2 Beds
Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica
250 Ash St,
Brownsville,
TX
78521
2 Weeks Ago
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Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica
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Highlights
- Pool
- Gated
- Business Center
About Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica
Finding an apartment home in Brownsville, Texas has never been easier! Be one of the residents to call the community of Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica home. Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica caters to a lifestyle of relaxation and comfortable, spacious living. Our residents appreciate being in close proximity to a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and schools.
Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica is an apartment community located in Cameron County and the 78521 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Brownsville Independent School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Clubhouse
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Playground
- Gated
250 Ash St,
Brownsville,
TX
78521
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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.
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Education
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| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from UT Brownsville.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
802 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,814 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
208 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
58 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
250 Ash St
Brownsville, TX 78521