Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southmost Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Bowie Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bowie Garden

4650 Bowie RdBrownsville, TX 78521
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Boca Palma Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Palma Townhomes

4380 Boca Chica BlvdBrownsville, TX 78521
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Southmost, Brownsville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southmost Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southmost area of Brownsville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Resaca Jardin priced from $689. Conquistador has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Southmost apartments for rent in Brownsville, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Resaca JardinA2-Premium1BR,1BA$689
ConquistadorA1-Premium1BR,1BA$699
OasisA2-Premium1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southmost, TX

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southmost area is the $1.14 price per square foot 21 Dunlap St Model at 21 Dunlap St, Unit B in the in the Southmost neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southmost 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 Southmost apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Dunlap St, Unit B21 Dunlap St2BR,2BA$1.14
La Villita Phase II2x2 - 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
Posada de las PalmasB2BR,1BA$0.96
4245 Southmost Rd, Unit A4245 Southmost Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
ConquistadorA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.03
Resaca JardinA2-Premium1BR,1BA$1.03
Towne EastA1-Premium1BR,1BA$1.51
OasisA2- Designer1BR,1BA$1.42
Waterside Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southmost, Brownsville, TX

Ranked #2

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southmost Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southmost?

The cheapest apartment in Southmost is Resaca Jardin which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Southmost costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southmost?

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 Southmost that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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!