Rent by ZIP · Cameron County
Rent in Brownsville, TX 78526
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (-0.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,095 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $920 | +6.5% | $882–1,078 | $1,056 ±$791 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $1,030 | +1% | $936–1,144 | $851 ±$98 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,240 | -0.8% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,067 ±$131 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,670 | -1.8% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,296 ±$161 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,750 | +1.1% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,426 ±$173 |
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 78526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78521 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $878 |
| 78520 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $891 |
| 78535 | Combes | $1,170 | – |
| 78516 | Alamo | $1,010 | $824 |
| 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.