← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Brownsville, TX, over the past three years
Rent in Brownsville, TX
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,583
1-year change
+4.7%
3-year change
+15.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.7%
Rents in Brownsville rose +4.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Brownsville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,583 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,576 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,572 |
| May 2026 | $1,565 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,579 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,569 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,563 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,529 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,523 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,514 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,514 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,512 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,512 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,500 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,488 |
| May 2025 | $1,472 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,471 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,479 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,482 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,471 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,470 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,463 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,457 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,434 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,432 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,443 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,446 |
| May 2024 | $1,453 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,424 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,415 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,391 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,398 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,392 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,403 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,394 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,392 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,369 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,370 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,340 |
City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 78520 | $1,471 | +4.8% |
| 78521 | $1,466 | +6.9% |
| 78526 | $1,963 | +4.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in Brownsville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Brownsville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +4.0% to +6.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.