Rent in Brownsville, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,047$12,564 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,042 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Brownsville, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Brownsville, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $773 | $9,276 | $30,920 | $14.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $866 | $10,392 | $34,640 | $16.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,047 | $12,564 | $41,880 | $20.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,414 | $16,968 | $56,560 | $27.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,479 | $17,748 | $59,160 | $28.44/hr |
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Rent in Brownsville, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Brownsville, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,042 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $1,047. A one-bedroom goes from $866 to $884, a studio from $773 to $827.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Brownsville, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $866 for a one-bedroom and $1,047 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,564 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Brownsville, TX?
To keep a $1,047 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.13 an hour, or $41,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $866 takes $16.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $773, one bedroom $866, two $1,047, three $1,414 and four $1,479 a month.
Is rent affordable in Brownsville, TX?
For the typical household, earning $52,130 a year ($4,344 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,047 takes 24.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,047 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.13 an hour.