4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Brownsville, TX
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Brownsville, Texas as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,703 and +45% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $4,560 |
| 2 | Argyle | $4,560 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $4,450 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $4,230 |
| 5 | Aledo | $4,130 |
| 6 | Justin | $4,030 |
| 7 | Forney | $3,910 |
| 8 | Keller | $3,870 |
| 9 | Bellaire | $3,850 |
| 10 | Fresno | $3,840 |
| 11 | Royse City | $3,830 |
| 12 | Haslet | $3,830 |
| 13 | Celina | $3,770 |
| 14 | Lakeway | $3,680 |
| 15 | Coppell | $3,610 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Brownsville.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Brownsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 7.3 mi | $1,630 | +$243 (+18%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 25.9 mi | $1,380 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 40.3 mi | $1,425 | +$38 (+3%) |
| Pharr, TX | 53.5 mi | $1,470 | +$83 (+6%) |
| McAllen, TX | 58.1 mi | $1,663 | +$276 (+20%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 59.4 mi | $1,447 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Alton, TX | 63.8 mi | $1,350 | $-37 (-3%) |
| Mission, TX | 67.2 mi | $1,460 | +$73 (+5%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 106.2 mi | $1,750 | +$363 (+26%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 121 mi | $2,167 | +$780 (+56%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 131 mi | $2,320 | +$933 (+67%) |
| Portland, TX | 133 mi | $2,840 | +$1,453 (+105%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Brownsville — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Brownsville?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Brownsville, Texas is $1,387 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,703.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Brownsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,480 ($4,623/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brownsville expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Brownsville's 4+ bedroom median of $1,387 is +45% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brownsville rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 239 cities in Texas with 4+ bedroom data, Brownsville ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Brownsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Harlingen ($1,380), Alton ($1,350).