Cheap Homes for Rent in Brownsville, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1169 Calle Galaxia

$550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1169 Calle Galaxia

BrownsvilleTX78520
property at 83 Old Military Hwy

$1,100

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$1,100

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

83 Old Military Hwy

BrownsvilleTX78520

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property at 2656 Malta St

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2656 Malta St

BrownsvilleTX78520
property at 6625 Garden Woods Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6625 Garden Woods Ave

BrownsvilleTX78526
property at 2734 Pompeii St

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2734 Pompeii St

BrownsvilleTX78520

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property at 4616 Central Cir

$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4616 Central Cir

BrownsvilleTX78521
property at 603 Continental Dr

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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603 Continental Dr

BrownsvilleTX78520

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property at 3325 S Oklahoma Ave

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

3325 S Oklahoma Ave

BrownsvilleTX78521
property at 5105 Villa Bonita St

$1,550

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5105 Villa Bonita St

BrownsvilleTX78521

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Brownsville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brownsville, TX

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026

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$1,161$46441
West End Brownsville$1,259$38955
Brownsville Historic District$1,269$46457
Downtown Brownsville$1,279$46445

Cheapest Available Brownsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brownsville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Del Sol Apartments priced from $361. Ovation *Independent Senior Living* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $386. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brownsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Del Sol ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$361
Ovation *Independent Senior Living*Efficency1BR,1BA$386
Paseo PointeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$387
Capella Apartment Homes1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$387
Retama ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$392
Huntington at Paseo de la ResacaA11BR,1BA$395
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
La Villita Phase II3x2 - 30%3BR,2BA$626
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX

As of February 20, 2026 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 304 Staunton St Model at 304 Staunton St, Unit A starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Brownsville Historic District 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
304 Staunton St, Unit A304 Staunton St3BR,1BA$0.87
The Carlton ApartmentsModel 22BR,2BA$1.00
805 Continental Dr, Unit #3805 Continental Dr1BR,1.5BA$1.04
Alex Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Paseo PointeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.46
Hacienda Del Sol ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.81
Capella Apartment Homes1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$0.54
Retama ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Ovation *Independent Senior Living*Efficency1BR,1BA$0.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brownsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Brownsville?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, TX with pricing that ranges from $328 to $1,850. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brownsville ranging from $550 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brownsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brownsville ranges from $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,098.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brownsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brownsville range from $352 to $1,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $365.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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