Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
College Station, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    College Station, TX rent rose 10.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,830/month. Renters today are paying $239 more per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.7% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in January 2026.

  • College Station is 6.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 615 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    In College Station, studios rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,192/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,975/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,195/month compared to apartments at $1,400/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Bee Creek rents fell 52.6% year over year to $1,250/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 10.9% rise. Brentwood saw a 49.6% increase to $2,050/month. The 1-bedroom segment also climbed 23.8%, diverging from the overall city trend.

Median rent

Median rent in College Station

$1,830/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Station is $1,830 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $120 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Station

615

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College Station rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in College Station, TX

Average rent prices in College Station have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in College Station, TX

Rent prices in College Station vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in College Station is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in College Station run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

14%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,192

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,975

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,500

8%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College Station, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in College Station, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in College Station and Bryan College Station Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

College Station

Median rent price$1,830
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Station, TX is 9% lower than the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in College Station, TX

529 Southwest Pkwy #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

529 Southwest Pkwy #202, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$447

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

529 Southwest Pkwy #202A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

529 Southwest Pkwy #202A, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$450

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

519 Southwest Pkwy #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

CONDOS - College Station, TX

519 Southwest Pkwy #301, College Station, TX 77840

1 bed

1 bath

$455

Condo for rent

523 Southwest Pkwy #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

523 Southwest Pkwy #101, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$485

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for College Station, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the College Station rental market.

How much is rent in College Station?

The average rent in College Station is $1,830 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Station?

Average rent prices in College Station have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does College Station rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Station is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Station?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Station are Parkway Plaza ($1,100/mo), The Glade ($1,125/mo), and University Park ($1,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in College Station?

To comfortably afford rent in College Station, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in College Station?

College Station's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 4.0% and two-bedrooms declining 4.2%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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