1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Brownsville, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, Texas as of August 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Brownsville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Brownsville
Compare Brownsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville (this page) | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Brownsville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Brownsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen, TX | 25.9 mi | $800 | — |
| Weslaco, TX | 40.3 mi | $795 | $-5 (-1%) |
| San Juan, TX | 51.4 mi | $790 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Pharr, TX | 53.5 mi | $820 | +$20 (+3%) |
| McAllen, TX | 58.1 mi | $927 | +$127 (+16%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 59.4 mi | $807 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Alton, TX | 63.8 mi | $750 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Mission, TX | 67.2 mi | $810 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 106.2 mi | $890 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 121 mi | $1,153 | +$353 (+44%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 131 mi | $1,230 | +$430 (+54%) |
| Portland, TX | 133 mi | $1,510 | +$710 (+89%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Brownsville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brownsville?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Brownsville, Texas is $800 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Brownsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brownsville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Brownsville's 1-bedroom median of $800 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brownsville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Brownsville ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Brownsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Weslaco ($795), San Juan ($790), Alton ($750).