1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in College Station, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in College Station, Texas as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,446 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in College Station
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in College Station
Compare College Station's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than College Station.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs College Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,100 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Navasota, TX | 23.1 mi | $800 | $-315 (-28%) |
| Brenham, TX | 26.7 mi | $890 | $-225 (-20%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 43 mi | $1,535 | +$420 (+38%) |
| Waller, TX | 43.1 mi | $1,080 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 48.1 mi | $1,270 | +$155 (+14%) |
| Hockley, TX | 49.1 mi | $1,410 | +$295 (+26%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 52.9 mi | $990 | $-125 (-11%) |
| Tomball, TX | 57.7 mi | $1,515 | +$400 (+36%) |
| Cypress, TX | 59.1 mi | $1,675 | +$560 (+50%) |
| Willis, TX | 59.4 mi | $1,195 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Shenandoah, TX | 64.6 mi | $1,336 | +$221 (+20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in College Station — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in College Station?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in College Station, Texas is $1,115 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,446.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in College Station?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,600 ($3,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is College Station expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
College Station's 1-bedroom median of $1,115 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does College Station rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, College Station ranks #83 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near College Station?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bryan ($1,100), Navasota ($800), Brenham ($890).