Rent by ZIP · Cameron County
Rent in Brownsville, TX 78521
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $889 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $780 | +6.4% | $747–913 | $790 ±$283 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $870 | +2.3% | $801–979 | $755 ±$109 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,050 | 0% | $945–1,155 | $878 ±$30 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,420 | -1.4% | $1,260–1,540 | $992 ±$64 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,480 | +2% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,165 ±$210 |
Small Area FMRs for the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,042.
What renters pay in 78521
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78520 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $891 |
| 78516 | Alamo | $1,010 | $824 |
| 78526 | Brownsville | $1,230 | $1,067 |
| 78535 | Combes | $1,170 | – |
| 78536 | Delmita | $1,010 | – |
| 78537 | Donna | $1,010 | $781 |
Fair Market Rents across Cameron County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.