Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
College Station, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    College Station, TX rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, alongside a modest 0.7% increase month over month.

  • College Station sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 438 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Rents in College Station vary across bedroom sizes: studios rent for $1,255/month, 1-bedrooms $1,119/month, 2-bedrooms $1,198/month, 3-bedrooms $1,845/month, and 4+ bedrooms command a median of $2,400/month. Larger units make up most of the inventory, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units comprising over two-thirds of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Bee Creek rents fell 52.0% year over year to $1,200/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide market. This decline shows a localized cooldown not reflected in the overall College Station rental trends.

Median rent

Median rent in College Station

$1,650/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Station is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Station

438

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,345, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in College Station run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,255

21%

106%

1 bedroom

$1,119

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,197

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,845

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

106%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,119

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Station, TX is 11% 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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

Rent, Traditional, College Station, TX

519 Southwest Pkwy #201, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$400

527 Southwest Pkwy #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

527 Southwest Pkwy #203, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$450

$425

Price drop

3416 Cullen Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7

Very good

3416 Cullen Trl

3416 Cullen Trl, College Station, TX 77845

1 bed

1 bath

$500

3416 Cullen Trl #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in College Station

3416 Cullen Trl #A, College Station, TX 77845

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Station?

Average rent prices in College Station have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does College Station rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Station is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Station?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Station are University Park ($1,097/mo), The Glade ($1,200/mo), and Parkway Plaza ($1,250/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 $66,000/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?

June offers the best rental deals in College Station, with rents running about 11% lower than December's peak prices. September and December also see less competition among renters, while August and March tend to be the most competitive months.

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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