
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Brownsville area of Brownsville.


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Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Brownsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Brownsville Studio Apartments | $698 | $550 | $784 |
Downtown Brownsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $690 | $1,542 |
Downtown Brownsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $795 | $1,802 |
Downtown Brownsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $995 | $1,790 |
Downtown Brownsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Brownsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brownsville area of Brownsville, TX is a Studio unit found at Reypres Square Apartments priced from $550. Jefferson Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brownsville apartments for rent in Brownsville, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reypres Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
Jefferson Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Posada de las Palmas | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Oasis | A1-Premium | Studio,1BA | $784 |
La Hacienda | A1-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brownsville, TX
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brownsville area is the $0.47 price per square foot 938 E Adams St Model at 938 E Adams St, Unit Rear #2 in the in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Brownsville apartment is the C2 Model at Las Palmas Apartments starting at $1,329 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Brownsville Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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938 E Adams St, Unit Rear #2 | 938 E Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
Las Palmas Apartments | C2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
La Villita Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Posada de las Palmas | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
La Hacienda | A1-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Jefferson Square Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Reypres Square Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
Oasis | A1-Premium | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX
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Among neighborhoods in Brownsville, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood in Brownsville, TX
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brownsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brownsville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brownsville is Jefferson Square Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Brownsville costs $1,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Brownsville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Brownsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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