Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX from $300 (8 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brownsville, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

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$73523
Downtown Brownsville$1,199$55016
West End Brownsville$1,258$69527
Brownsville Historic District$1,495$55025

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. Reypres Square Apartments in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. 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
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Luxury Villa Plus Office Room Model at Villas Turqueza Luxury Townhomes Phase 2 in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the Three Bedrooms Model at Bowie Garden starting at $916 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Southmost neighborhood. 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.
Villas Turqueza Luxury Townhomes Phase 22 Bedroom Luxury Villa Plus Office Room2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Bowie GardenThree Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.68
The Carlton ApartmentsModel 22BR,2BA$1.00
Paseo Plaza3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.09
Hacienda Del Sol ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.72
The Village at The LakesBLDG B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Calli Village2x12BR,1.5BA$1.02
Paseo PointeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Ovation *Independent Senior Living*1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.53
ConquistadorA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 $1,275.

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 19 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 $254 which is $1,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brownsville.

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