Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in College Station, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.6% of gross income.
College Station rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than College Station, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for College Station, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in College Station, TX?
Median rent in College Station is $1,446 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 17.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in College Station?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. College Station's current median rent is $1,446/mo, which leaves a $1,022/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in College Station?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 30.5 hours a month to cover College Station's median rent of $1,446.
Where is rent cheaper than College Station for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Boerne ($1,445/mo), Boerne ($1,445/mo), Kingsville ($1,445/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.