Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
College Station, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where College Station rent stands today

    College Station, TX rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $58 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.8% month-over-month decline in July.

  • College Station sits 9.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 514 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this Texas college town.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in College Station run a median of $2,074/month while apartments sit at $1,350/month. One-bedrooms are around $1,149/month and four-plus bedrooms reach $2,300/month, reflecting the city's inventory weighted toward larger homes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Emerald Forest rents fell 51.5% year over year to $1,600/month across 21 rentals, and College Hills Woodlands dropped 51.2% to $1,563/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.9% rise, showing localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in College Station

$1,750/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Station is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $190 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Station

514

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,074. 1-bedroom apartments in College Station run $1,257 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,149

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$1,750
decreased by10%

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 13% lower than the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in College Station, TX

519 Southwest Pkwy #201 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in College Station

CONDOS - College Station, TX

519 Southwest Pkwy #201, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$400

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

$475

Condo for rent

118 Kimber Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in College Station

TOWNHOME - College Station, TX

118 Kimber Ln, College Station, TX 77845

4 beds

4 baths

$500

House for rent

601 Luther West Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in College Station

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $1,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Station?

Average rent prices in College Station have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does College Station rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Station is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $190 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Station?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Station are The Glade ($1,050/mo), University Park ($1,095/mo), and Northgate ($1,194/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 $70,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in College Station average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,210/month. Two-bedrooms are running a little softer than last year, down 3.5% year over year, while one-bedrooms climbed 2.9%.

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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