Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $400 (14 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. La Villita Phase II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $626. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brownsville apartments for rent in Brownsville, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
La Villita Phase II3x2 - 30%3BR,2BA$626
OasisA2-Premium1BR,1BA$749
Jefferson Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$795
La HaciendaA1-Premium1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brownsville, TX

As of November 17, 2025 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
Jefferson Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
1112 W Elizabeth St, Unit Apt A1112 W Elizabeth St2BR,1BA$1.46
938 E Adams St, Unit Rear-Downstairs938 E Adams St1BR,1BA$1.23
OasisA2- Designer1BR,1BA$1.33
La HaciendaA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.42
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

Ranked #4

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood in Brownsville, TX

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Oasis which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Downtown Brownsville costs $1,181.

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 6 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 $346 which is $835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brownsville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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