Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brownsville Neighborhood of Brownsville, TX from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Villa Marquis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marquis

1717 Palm BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Sunset Haven Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Haven Apartments

301 Horizon LnBrownsville, TX 78520
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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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Landings- New
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landings- New

64 Lindale DrBrownsville, TX 78521
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Miravento
1 Bedroom Apartments

Miravento

134 Boca Chica BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520
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property at 938 E Adams St

938 E Adams St

BrownsvilleTX78520
property at 635 Water St

635 Water St

BrownsvilleTX78520

Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX Local Guide

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 $585. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$585
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$695
Brandywyne Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$875
La HaciendaB1-Premium2BR,1BA$894
La Villita Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brownsville, TX

As of March 27, 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 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at La Villita Apartments starting at $1,088 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southmost neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
938 E Adams St, Unit Rear #2938 E Adams St2BR,1BA$0.47
La Villita Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Brandywyne Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
La MansionRenovated1BR,1BA$1.54
La HaciendaB1-Premium2BR,1BA$1.13
Wild Rose Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
OasisA2- Designer1BR,1BA$1.39
Jefferson Square Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Reypres Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Brownsville, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 56 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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