Studio Apartment Rent in College Station, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in College Station, Texas as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,446 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than College Station.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs College Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,042 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Navasota, TX | 23.1 mi | $780 | $-280 (-26%) |
| Brenham, TX | 26.7 mi | $880 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 43 mi | $1,470 | +$410 (+39%) |
| Waller, TX | 43.1 mi | $1,040 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 48.1 mi | $1,220 | +$160 (+15%) |
| Hockley, TX | 49.1 mi | $1,350 | +$290 (+27%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 52.9 mi | $770 | $-290 (-27%) |
| Tomball, TX | 57.7 mi | $1,450 | +$390 (+37%) |
| Cypress, TX | 59.1 mi | $1,605 | +$545 (+51%) |
| Willis, TX | 59.4 mi | $1,140 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Conroe, TX | 64.8 mi | $1,210 | +$150 (+14%) |
Studio rent in College Station — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in College Station?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in College Station, Texas is $1,060 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,446.
What income do you need to afford a studio in College Station?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is College Station expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
College Station's studio median of $1,060 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does College Station rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, College Station ranks #77 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near College Station?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bryan ($1,042), Navasota ($780), Brenham ($880).