Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Villa Marquis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marquis

1717 Palm BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Lakeside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Sunset Haven Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Haven Apartments

301 Horizon LnBrownsville, TX 78520
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Landings- New
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landings- New

64 Lindale DrBrownsville, TX 78521

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Miravento
1 Bedroom Apartments

Miravento

134 Boca Chica BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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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 $575. Jefferson Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brownsville apartments for rent in Brownsville, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695
OasisA2-Premium1BR,1BA$699
La HaciendaA3-Premium1BR,1BA$799
La Villita Phase II2x2 Home - LIHTC 60%2BR,2BA$866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brownsville, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brownsville area is the $1.53 price per square foot A Model at 905 E Adams St in the in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Brownsville apartment is the 2x2 - 60% Model at La Villita Phase II starting at $1,181 with a $1.22 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.
905 E Adams StA2BR,1BA$1.53
La Villita Phase II2x2 - 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
214 E Hawthorne St, Unit 214214 E Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$0.82
938 E Adams St, Unit Rear-Downstairs938 E Adams St1BR,1BA$1.23
OasisA2- Designer1BR,1BA$1.42
La HaciendaA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.45
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brownsville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brownsville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brownsville is Jefferson Square Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Brownsville costs $1,279.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Brownsville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Brownsville have an average cost of $299 which is $980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brownsville.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!