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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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College Station, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Station, TX

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the College Station, TX area range in price from $399 to $21,936 with an overall median price of $4,330. The three College Station neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwood Valley at $419, Wolf Pen Creek District at $399, and Midtown College Station at $399. 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$1,106$419165
Wolf Pen Creek District$1,350$399183
Midtown College Station$1,605$399376
Northgate$1,702$425300
Tharaldson$1,919$709107
Harder Heights$1,927$55982
Fields Of Runnymede$2,950$399317
Treasure Hills$4,478$399173
Crescent Pointe$21,936$399345

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 Fields Of Runnymede neighborhood priced from $419. Villa West Apartments in the Harder Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $579. 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$419
Villa West ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$579
The Vintage1X11BR,1BA$599
The Grand 15011 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$699
Canyon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$715
Parkway Circle Apartments1X1 LARGE1BR,1BA$749
Global College StationB92BR,2BA$750
Highland Villas1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$754
Eastgate Apartments1x12BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Station area is the $0.57 price per square foot Magnolia - Grass Backyard Model at Charleston Mills Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southwood Valley neighborhood starting from $905. The second greatest value College Station apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at University Heights starting at $705 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Southwood Valley 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.
Charleston Mills Luxury TownhomesMagnolia - Grass Backyard3BR,3BA$0.57
University Heights3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$0.47
The Heights at College Station - Historical Access2BR/2.5BA - The Brazos2BR,2.5BA$0.67
2404 Jaguar Ct, Unit A2404 Jaguar Ct2BR,1BA$0.48
The Rise at NorthgateD14BR,4BA$0.88
The Barracks TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$0.85
Crossing Place4 Bed x 2 Bath Upgrade4BR,2BA$0.50
2819 Longmire Dr, Unit B2819 Longmire Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Lofts at Wolf Pen CreekB1 - 2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
University Trails2x22BR,2BA$0.86

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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 #34

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $755.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Station is The Vintage which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in College Station costs $4,330.

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 921 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 $740 which is $3,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Station.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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