3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in College Station, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in College Station, Texas as of July 2026. That's +20% higher than the citywide median of $1,446 and +19% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than College Station.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs College Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,704 | $-26 (-2%) |
| Navasota, TX | 23.1 mi | $1,230 | $-500 (-29%) |
| Brenham, TX | 26.7 mi | $1,500 | $-230 (-13%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 43 mi | $2,440 | +$710 (+41%) |
| Waller, TX | 43.1 mi | $1,720 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 48.1 mi | $2,030 | +$300 (+17%) |
| Hockley, TX | 49.1 mi | $2,240 | +$510 (+29%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 52.9 mi | $1,390 | $-340 (-20%) |
| Tomball, TX | 57.7 mi | $2,410 | +$680 (+39%) |
| Cypress, TX | 59.1 mi | $2,665 | +$935 (+54%) |
| Willis, TX | 59.4 mi | $1,900 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Brookshire, TX | 60.2 mi | $1,350 | $-380 (-22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in College Station — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in College Station?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in College Station, Texas is $1,730 per month. This is +20% higher than the citywide median of $1,446.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in College Station?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is College Station expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
College Station's 3-bedroom median of $1,730 is +19% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does College Station rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, College Station ranks #82 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near College Station?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Bryan ($1,704), Navasota ($1,230), Brenham ($1,500).