Apartment Acquisitions · Brownsville
Sell Your Commercial Property In Brownsville, TX
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Brownsville? We purchase multifamily properties around Downtown Brownsville, Southmost, and the rest of Cameron County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: Downtown Brownsville · Southmost · Los Fresnos · Rancho Viejo — Cameron County, TX
Why Brownsville
Why We Buy Multifamily In Brownsville
Renters occupy 38.3% of occupied homes in Brownsville, Texas, above the 37.4% Texas renter share, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Median gross rent in Brownsville is $923 a month, against $1,403 statewide. Median household income in Brownsville is $52,130.
Owners who want to sell commercial property in Brownsville, TX can use this page for Cameron County tax rates, HUD rents and Texas landlord rules. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings from owners who sell multifamily property in Brownsville, including those near Los Fresnos and Rancho Viejo.
Port of Brownsville
The Port of Brownsville supports more than 51,000 jobs and $3 billion in annual Texas economic activity, per the port's 2019 economic impact study.UT Rio Grande Valley
UTRGV enrolled 33,881 students in Fall 2024, up 16.4% over five years, per the UT System's official Smartbook report.SpaceX Starbase
SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Cameron County incorporated as its own Texas city in 2025, per the City of Starbase's official site.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Brownsville
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Brownsville Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Brownsville
Renters hold 38.3% of Brownsville's 59,839 occupied homes, above the 37.4% Texas renter share, per Census table B25003. Brownsville counts 9,939 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 15.3% of its 64,878-unit stock, below the 20.8% statewide share, per table B25024. The median home dates to 1995, and 29.5% of units predate 1980, per table B25034, a factor anyone selling commercial property in Brownsville should weigh.
Rents and affordability in Brownsville
Median gross rent was $923 a month in ACS 2020-2024, well under the $1,403 Texas median, per table B25064. Some 44.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income on rent, and 22.1% pay half or more, per table B25070.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $827 |
| 1 bedroom | $884 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,042 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,393 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,496 |
These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA from October 1, 2026. The $1,042 two-bedroom FMR runs $119 above median rent, a gap owners who sell commercial real estate in Brownsville, TX should weigh.
Property taxes in Cameron County
A $2,000,000 Brownsville apartment building would owe about $38,182 a year at a combined $1.909122 per $100 of value, from 2025 rates in the Texas Comptroller's rate reports:
- Brownsville ISD, $0.83146: $16,629
- City of Brownsville, $0.603504: $12,070
- Cameron County, $0.474158: $9,483
Texas levies no state property tax and no transfer tax on a sale, per the Texas Comptroller; only recording fees apply. Protests are due May 15 or 30 days after the notice mails, per the Comptroller's protest guide. Owners who sell commercial property in Brownsville, TX should underwrite the full combined rate.
Landlord rules in Brownsville
Landlords must refund a security deposit by the 30th day after a tenant surrenders the premises, under Texas Property Code § 92.103. A landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate before a forcible detainer suit, unless the lease sets another period, under § 24.005. Brownsville could adopt rent control only after a disaster-related housing emergency finding, with the governor's approval, under Local Government Code § 214.902. The city's own Multi-Family Housing Inspection Program requires owners to register units and pass an annual inspection, run by the Building Inspection Department.
What it means for a Brownsville owner
Brownsville pairs a 38.3% renter share with a thin 15.3% 5+ unit supply and rent below the Texas median. To sell commercial property in Brownsville, TX on solid numbers, run net income and the Cameron County tax bill through our cap rate calculator.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings. When you decide to sell your apartment building in Brownsville, request a direct offer.
Before You Sell
Brownsville Seller Checklist
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- Brownsville ISD's $0.83146 rate is 43.6% of the combined $1.909122 Brownsville tax rate.
- HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom FMR of $1,042 runs $119 above the $923 Brownsville median rent.
- When owners sell commercial real estate in Brownsville, TX, buyers weigh the 15.3% 5+ unit supply.
Seller Guides
Selling A Building In Brownsville
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Taxes & Rules For Brownsville Property
The Texas rules that shape any deal in Brownsville: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Brownsville Seller FAQ
What will property taxes cost if I sell commercial property in Brownsville, TX?
Brownsville, Brownsville ISD and Cameron County carry a combined $1.909122 per $100 of value at 2025 rates, per the Texas Comptroller. A $2,000,000 building would owe about $38,182 a year, split among the city, school district and county.
Is it a good time to sell commercial real estate in Brownsville, TX?
Brownsville has 9,939 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 15.3% of its stock, against 20.8% statewide, per Census table B25024. Buyers weigh that against 44.3% of renters paying 30% or more of income and a 5.1% rental vacancy rate.
What is the median rent in Brownsville, TX?
Median gross rent was $923 a month in ACS 2020-2024, against $1,403 for Texas, per Census table B25064. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA is $1,042, effective October 1, 2026.
Does Texas law let Brownsville cap rents?
Only in narrow cases. Local Government Code Section 214.902 allows rent control only after a disaster-related housing emergency finding, with the governor's approval. Landlords also follow the 30-day deposit refund rule in Property Code Section 92.103.
Can I get a direct offer on a Brownsville apartment building?
Yes. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Brownsville and nearby Los Fresnos and Rancho Viejo. Owners can request a no-obligation offer and compare it against a broker listing.
What if my Brownsville building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Can I sell my Brownsville apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Brownsville?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Brownsville?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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Have A Property In Brownsville?
A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Brownsville submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
