What is the average apartment size in Brownsville?

The average size for a Brownsville, FL apartment is 802 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Brownsville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Brownsville is $1,848 per month, a 1.22% decrease from last year’s average of $1,871.

What is the average apartment size in Brownsville?

The typical apartment in Brownsville offers about 802 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Brownsville, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Brownsville?

The typical rent budget in Brownsville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Brownsville?

In Brownsville, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Brownsville is $1,848, a 1.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,871.

One-bedroom apartments provide 703 square feet for $1,608, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,176 offer 926 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Brownsville, FL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,848	802 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,608	703 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,176	926 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Brownsville, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Brownsville, FL have decreased by 1.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,871 to $1,848.

What's the typical rent budget in Brownsville, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Brownsville, FL (34%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Brownsville, FL?

4,195 or 65% of the households in Brownsville, FL are renter-occupied while 2,248 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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How Brownsville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Brownsville	$1,848
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407
Golden Glades	$1,988
Ives Estates	$2,401
Princeton	$2,035
South Miami Heights	$1,743
Richmond West	$2,673
Naranja	$2,020
West Little River	$1,942
Country Walk	$2,308
Three Lakes	$2,255
West Miami	$2,456

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brownsville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.