Rent in Brownsville, TX
Across Brownsville's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,042 a month, with figures from $878–$1,067. The highest typical rent is in 78526 ($1,067) and the lowest in 78521 ($878). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Cameron County pay about 1.50% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $827 | $579–$827 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $851 | $547–$884 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,042 | $878–$1,067 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,296 | $992–$1,393 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,426 | $962–$1,496 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Brownsville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brownsville, TX?
- About $1,042 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $878–$1,067. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brownsville, TX?
- About $851 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $547–$884. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brownsville, TX?
- About $1,296 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $992–$1,393. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brownsville, TX?
- About $827 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $579–$827. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brownsville, TX?
- About $1,426 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $962–$1,496. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Brownsville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 78526 has the highest typical rent at $1,067 a month, and 78521 the lowest at $878.
- What is the property tax rate in Brownsville, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cameron County pay a typical 1.50% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Brownsville rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).