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409 Tauber St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

409 Tauber St

409 Tauber StCollege Station, TX 77840
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1505 Park PlCollege Station, TX 77840
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The Dominik
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Dominik

700 Dominik DrCollege Station, TX 77840
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Holleman Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holleman Oaks

1501 Holleman DrCollege Station, TX 77840
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College Station, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Station, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the College Station, TX area range in price from $419 to $22,500 with an overall median price of $1,956. The three College Station neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwood Valley at $439, Midtown College Station at $419, and Northgate at $519. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for College Station Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwood Valley$1,019$439115
Midtown College Station$1,120$419169
Northgate$1,511$519152
Harder Heights$1,515$51971
Crescent Pointe$1,517$439110
Tharaldson$1,535$43970
Wolf Pen Creek District$2,995$41957
Fields Of Runnymede$3,200$419147
Treasure Hills$3,200$419124

Cheapest Available College Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in College Station, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek in the Tharaldson neighborhood priced from $439. Villa West Apartments in the Harder Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable College Station apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Wolf Pen CreekB4 - 4BD/2BA (Dbl Occ)4BR,2BA$439
Villa West ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$569
Parkway Circle Apartments1x1 SMALL1BR,1BA$699
The Junction at College Station5 Bedroom Duplex Upper Deck & Location Premium5BR,5BA$735
Huntington ApartmentsUnit A1BR,1BA$739
Flats on 12A21BR,1BA$750
College Main ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$769
Treehouse ApartmentsCypressStudio,1BA$775
The Heights at College Station5BR/5.5BA - The Howdy5BR,5BA$780
Scandia Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Station area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4 BR/4.5 BA Model at The Reserve at College Station in the starting from $700. The second greatest value College Station apartment is the 3/2 Model at Carter Creek Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Park Hudson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at College Station4 BR/4.5 BA4BR,4.5BA$0.29
Carter Creek Townhomes3/23BR,2.5BA$0.71
The Heights at College Station2BR/2.5BA - The Rev2BR,2.5BA$0.68
The Junction at College Station3 Cottage Upper Deck & Location Premium3BR,3BA$0.65
Crossing Place4 Bed x 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.48
Woodlands Apartments 721r2garden2BR,2BA$0.76
Parkway Circle Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.91
Lofts at Wolf Pen CreekB1 - 2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.90
University Trails2x22BR,2BA$0.89
Gateway At College StationB12BR,2BA$0.93

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College Station Overview

Located just an hour or so from the state capitol of Austin, apartments in College Station present an ideal living situation for Texas residents eager to enjoy the amenities of larger city life while still reaping the benefits that life in big sky country can offer. Close to the fabled A&M University as well as a number of large-scale employers, College Station might just be the destination you are looking for.

Why live in College Station, TX?

Boasting Texas charm to spare, College Station apartments make a great option for students on the go or working-class families desiring a more rural way of life. Scenic beauty abounds, and the economic base of the city has been secure for years. While travel by horseback has diminished over the decades, College Station is still a Texas destination where neighbors call each other by name and the Lonestar beer is always cold.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Station, TX

Ranked #40

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around College Station, TX

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Station is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Station?

The cheapest apartment in College Station is Villa West Apartments which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in College Station costs $1,956.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Station?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 357 regular apartments in College Station that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Station?

Cheap apartments in College Station have an average cost of $689 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Station.

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