Cheap Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX from $400 (76 Rentals)

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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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Holleman Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holleman Oaks

1501 Holleman DrCollege 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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University Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Terrace

1700 George Bush DrCollege Station, TX 77840
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Riverwalk Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

1601 Valley View DrCollege Station, TX 77840
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Brazos Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brazos Point Apartments

2401 Welsh AveCollege Station, TX 77845
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Casa Verde Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde Townhomes

701 Navarro DrCollege Station, TX 77845
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Sausalito Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sausalito Apartments

1001 Harvey RdCollege Station, TX 77840
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Eastmark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmark Apartments

2400 Central Park AveCollege Station, TX 77840
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Madison Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Pointe

503 Southwest PkyCollege Station, TX 77840
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Grey Wolf Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grey Wolf Estates

11211 Gray Wolf TrailCollege Station, TX 77845

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College Station, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Station, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the College Station, TX area range in price from $419 to $22,500 with an overall median price of $2,065. The three College Station neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwood Valley at $419, Midtown College Station at $419, and Crescent Pointe at $419. 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$1,039$419156
Midtown College Station$1,062$419288
Crescent Pointe$1,515$419255
Northgate$1,627$425244
Tharaldson$2,119$59984
Harder Heights$2,129$55967
Fields Of Runnymede$3,000$419219
Treasure Hills$3,000$625140
Wolf Pen Creek District$3,095$419109

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
Highland Villas3 BR 3 B3BR,3BA$583
The Landing College StationE1 - 5x5.55BR,5BA$660
Arbor Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One bath1BR,1BA$699
Parkway Circle Apartments1X1 LARGE1BR,1BA$699
The Grand 15011 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$700
Canyon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$715
Willow OaksEfficiencyStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Station area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4 Townhome Upper Deck & Location Premium Model at The Junction at College Station in the in the Southwood Valley neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value College Station apartment is the Magnolia - New Construction Model at Charleston Mills Luxury Townhomes starting at $870 with a $0.55 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.
The Junction at College Station4 Townhome Upper Deck & Location Premium4BR,4BA$0.49
Charleston Mills Luxury TownhomesMagnolia - New Construction3BR,3BA$0.55
The Heights at College Station2BR/2.5BA - The Rev2BR,2.5BA$0.68
2404 Jaguar Ct, Unit A2404 Jaguar Ct2BR,1BA$0.48
The Rise at NorthgateD14BR,4BA$0.90
The Barracks TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
Crossing Place4 Bed x 2 Bath Upgrade4BR,2BA$0.47
Lofts at Wolf Pen CreekB1 - 2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
University Trails2x22BR,2BA$0.89
The London2 Bedroom-2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.90

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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.

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

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 $725.

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 $619, while the average apartment in College Station costs $2,065.

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 712 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 $730 which is $1,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Station.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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