2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in College Station, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in College Station, Texas as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,416 and +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than College Station.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs College Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,216 | $-19 (-2%) |
| Navasota, TX | 23.1 mi | $980 | $-255 (-21%) |
| Brenham, TX | 26.7 mi | $1,150 | $-85 (-7%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 43 mi | $1,835 | +$600 (+49%) |
| Waller, TX | 43.1 mi | $1,300 | +$65 (+5%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 48.1 mi | $1,520 | +$285 (+23%) |
| Hockley, TX | 49.1 mi | $1,680 | +$445 (+36%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 52.9 mi | $1,125 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Tomball, TX | 57.7 mi | $1,810 | +$575 (+47%) |
| Cypress, TX | 59.1 mi | $2,000 | +$765 (+62%) |
| Willis, TX | 59.4 mi | $1,425 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Brookshire, TX | 60.2 mi | $1,272 | +$37 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in College Station — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in College Station?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in College Station, Texas is $1,235 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,416.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in College Station?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,400 ($4,117/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is College Station expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
College Station's 2-bedroom median of $1,235 is +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does College Station rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, College Station ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near College Station?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Bryan ($1,216), Navasota ($980), Brenham ($1,150).