How much rent can you afford in Brownsville, TX?
Run your salary against Brownsville's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Brownsville
At a median rent of $1,569/mo, Brownsville is moderately stretched when measured against Brownsville median household income of $52,130/yr. Rent would consume roughly 36% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $62,760 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Brownsville?
On a $52,130 salary (the Brownsville median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,303/mo. Brownsville's median rent is $1,569/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Brownsville?
To keep Brownsville's $1,569/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $62,760/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Brownsville affordable on the median Texas income?
Brownsville is moderately stretched on a $52,130 income. Rent would take 36% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".