Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX from $300 (16 Rentals)

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Villa Marquis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marquis

1717 Palm BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Palacio Real Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Palacio Real Apartments

1165 Wildrose LnBrownsville, TX 78520
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Lakeside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Borders Apartment Homes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borders Apartment Homes

375 Media Luna RdBrownsville, TX 78521
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brownsville, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brownsville, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brownsville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southmost$1,150$46438
Downtown Brownsville$1,181$46443
West End Brownsville$1,258$38957
Brownsville Historic District$1,290$46464

Cheapest Available Brownsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brownsville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ovation *Independent Senior Living* priced from $357. Hacienda Del Sol Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $361. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brownsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ovation *Independent Senior Living*1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$357
Hacienda Del Sol ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$361
Paseo PointeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$387
Retama ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$392
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model 2 Model at The Carlton Apartments in the in the West End Brownsville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Robindale Apartments starting at $920 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Carlton ApartmentsModel 22BR,2BA$1.00
Robindale Apartments2 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.85
The Village at The LakesBLDG B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Alex Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Posada de las PalmasB2BR,1BA$0.96
Paseo PointeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.46
Hacienda Del Sol ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.43
Jefferson Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Retama ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Ovation *Independent Senior Living*1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.53

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Brownsville Overview

A scenic bordertown located in the sothern Texas gulf coast, Brownsville is brimming with possibilities and offers much to those in the market for a new place to call home. The 16th largest city in Texas, this seaport city is known for gorgeous views, plenty of welcoming hospitalty and plenty of amenities.

Why live in Brownsville, TX?

Offering much in the realm of opportunities and cultural excitement, an apartment in Brownsville is an excellent option for getting to know the great state of Texas. From scenic gulf views to plenty of area eateries and nightlife, this southern Lone Star State destination is flush with schools and industry, shopping and entertainment options. 

Brownsville, TX
Population: 183,392

Ranked #138

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Brownsville, TX

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brownsville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brownsville?

The cheapest apartment in Brownsville is Ovation *Independent Senior Living* which is listed at $357, while the average apartment in Brownsville costs $1,219.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brownsville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Brownsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brownsville?

Cheap apartments in Brownsville have an average cost of $377 which is $842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brownsville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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