Cheap Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX from $400 (195 Rentals)

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Hunters Point
$815 - $1,000
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Hunters Point

1806 Yellowhouse CirCollege Station, TX 77840
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Arbor Square Apartments
$829 - $929
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$814 - $914
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$829 - $929
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Arbor Square Apartments

1700 Southwest PkyCollege Station, TX 77840
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property at 2089 E Placid Dr

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2089 E Placid Dr

College StationTX77845

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Aspire Reserve
$969 - $2,279
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$945 - $2,255
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1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Aspire Reserve

100 Church AveCollege Station, TX 77840
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property at 2801 Longmire Dr

$975

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$975
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

2801 Longmire Dr, Unit B

2801 Longmire Dr
College StationTX77845
property at 1208 Holik Dr

$1,000

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1208 Holik Dr, Unit B

1208 Holik Dr
College StationTX77840
property at 1204 Holik Dr

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

1204 Holik Dr

College StationTX77840

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property at 804 Concho Pl

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

804 Concho Pl

College StationTX77840

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College Station, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Station, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the College Station, TX area range in price from $419 to $10,508 with an overall median price of $1,884. The three College Station neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwood Valley at $419, Midtown College Station at $419, and Wolf Pen Creek District 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$1,019$419182
Midtown College Station$1,102$419384
Wolf Pen Creek District$1,350$419151
Crescent Pointe$1,391$419348
Northgate$1,774$425312
Tharaldson$1,814$699113
Harder Heights$2,110$53981
Fields Of Runnymede$3,200$419316
Treasure Hills$3,200$885195

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 $539. 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$539
The Vintage1X11BR,1BA$649
Flats on 12S1Studio,1BA$650
The Grand 15011 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$699
Canyon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$715
Midtown Manor and TowersMMA11BR,1BA$740
Global College StationB92BR,2BA$750
Eastgate Apartments1x12BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Station, TX

As of April 06, 2026 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 Rise at NorthgateD14BR,4BA$0.90
The Junction at College Station3 Duplex Upper Deck & Location Premium3BR,3BA$0.67
The Harbor At The BarracksBelton3BR,3BA$0.70
The Barracks TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$0.85
Domain NorthgateC13BR,3BA$0.92
Crossing Place4 Bed x 2 Bath Upgrade4BR,2BA$0.47
Lofts at Wolf Pen CreekB1 - 2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Hunters Point2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99

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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.

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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 Villa West Apartments which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in College Station costs $1,884.

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 1,008 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 $770 which is $1,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Station.

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