What is the average apartment size in College Station?

The average size for a College Station, TX apartment is 978 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in College Station?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in College Station is $1,761 per month, a 1.35% increase from last years average of $1,737.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in College Station?

In College Station, studios rent for $1,193 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,164 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,426 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,089 per month

What is the average apartment size in College Station?

The typical apartment in College Station offers about 978 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in College Station?

Studio apartments in College Station average 473 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 634 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 924 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,220 sq. ft.

College Station, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in College Station?

The typical rent budget in College Station ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in College Station?

In College Station, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in College Station is $1,761, a 1.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,737.

Studio Apartments at $1,193 offer the most budget-friendly option with 473 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 634 square feet for $1,164, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,426 offer 924 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,220 sq ft) for $2,089, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in College Station, TX

Last updated: April 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,761	978 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,193	473 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,164	634 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,426	924 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,089	1,220 sq. ft.

College Station, TX rent trends

Rental prices in College Station, TX have increased by 1.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,737 to $1,761.

What's the typical rent budget in College Station, TX?

The largest share of rentals in College Station, TX (32%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in College Station, TX?

28,635 or 64% of the households in College Station, TX are renter-occupied while 16,041 or 36% are owner-occupied.

How College Station Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
College Station	$1,761
Houston	$1,346
San Antonio	$1,256
Dallas	$1,582
Austin	$1,623
Fort Worth	$1,432
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,687
Arlington	$1,350
Sachse	$1,673
Spring	$1,457
Waller, TX	$1,381
Conroe	$1,353
Cypress, TX	$1,679
Magnolia, TX	$1,501
Brookshire, TX	$1,544
Bryan, TX	$1,298
Hockley, TX	$1,823
Montgomery, TX	$1,558
Huntsville, TX	$1,327
Tomball, TX	$1,421

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all College Station apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.