Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $467 (17 Rentals)

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30 E Hawthorne St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30 E Hawthorne St

30 E Hawthorne StBrownsville, TX 78520

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Lakeside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Bonaventure
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bonaventure

2313 Shidler DrBrownsville, TX 78521
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La Residencia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Residencia

2454 E Price RdBrownsville, TX 78521
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Villa Marquis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marquis

1717 Palm BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520

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Landings- New
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landings- New

64 Lindale DrBrownsville, TX 78521

Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Brownsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brownsville area of Brownsville, TX is a Studio unit found at Reypres Square Apartments priced from $650. Oasis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brownsville apartments for rent in Brownsville, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
OasisA2-Premium1BR,1BA$679
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695
La HaciendaA1-Premium1BR,1BA$819
La Villita Phase II2x2 - 60%2BR,2BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brownsville, TX

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brownsville area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2x2 - 60% Model at La Villita Phase II in the in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,184. The second greatest value Downtown Brownsville apartment is the A2- Designer Model at Oasis starting at $849 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Villita Phase II2x2 - 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
OasisA2- Designer1BR,1BA$1.42
La HaciendaA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.42
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brownsville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brownsville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brownsville Apartment is $679 at Oasis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Brownsville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brownsville is starting from $795 at Jefferson Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Brownsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Brownsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Hacienda and starts from $1,109.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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