Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
College Station, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    College Station, TX rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year.

  • College Station rent sits essentially equal to the $1,900/month national median, with 611 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in College Station vary widely by bedroom and property type, with studios around $1,375/month, 1-bed at $1,186/month, 2-bed at $1,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,000/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,250/month while apartments are around $1,425/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 61.5% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Camelot rents fell 75.7% year over year to $1,319/month across 25 rentals, which contrasts with the citywide 2.7% rise. Wolf Pen Creek District saw rents climb 78.6% year over year to $2,500/month, showing strong local variation within College Station.

Median rent

Median rent in College Station

$1,899/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Station is $1,899 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Station

611

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College Station rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College Station, TX

Average rent prices in College Station have increased by 6% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in College Station run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

7%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,186

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,195

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,809

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,000

12%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,186

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,809

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

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$1,899

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Station, TX is equal to 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1198 Jones Butler Rd #2607 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in College Station

1198 Jones Butler Rd #2607, College Station, TX 77840

4 beds

4 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
500 Macarthur St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in College Station

Rent, Traditional, College Station, TX

500 Macarthur St, College Station, TX 77840

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
500 Macarthur StreetUnit A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in College Station

500 MacArthur - A

500 Macarthur StreetUnit A #A, College Station, TX 77840

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,899 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Station?

Average rent prices in College Station have increased by 6% 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 roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Station?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Station are University Park ($1,077/mo), Northgate ($1,180/mo), and Southwood Valley ($1,350/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 $76,000/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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