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ZIP 77840

Pop. 54,864·Brazos County·629th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,170/mo
Year-over-Year
-21.1%
Month-over-Month
-6.9%
vs US Median
-$795
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ZIP 77840 · $1,170
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,040/yr
At $1,170/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBrazos County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 21.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-21.1% YoY, -6.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77840 (College Station, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,864
Median income
$30,377
Median age
22
Renters
89.7%
Age distribution
70.5%
Under 1811.3%
18–3470.5%
35–5411.3%
55–643.1%
65+3.8%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
59%
13.1%
21.9%
White59%
Black13.1%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian9.8%
Education (25+)
18.9%
27%
44.5%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+44.5%
Housing tenure
89.7%
Owner10.3%
Renter89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77840 in College Station, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,084 → $1,170
up 7.9%
Income
$27,953 → $30,377
up 8.7%
Population
50,047 → 54,864
up 9.6%
Renter share
88.7% → 89.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 44.5%
-3.9 pts
Median age
22.6 → 22
-0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77840 in College Station, TX has shifted from $1,084 to $1,170, up 7.9% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77840 in College Station, TX now reports about $30,377, up from $27,953 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77840 in College Station, TX adding about 4,817 residents over the five-year window, up 9.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.4% to 44.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77840 in College Station, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77840 covers College Station, TX. The median rent here is $1,170/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($30,377/yr), ZIP 77840 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 21.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77840?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77840 (College Station, TX) is $1,170. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77840 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77840's median rent of $1,170/mo is $795 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77840 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77840 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #629 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,170/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77840?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,170/mo in ZIP 77840. The local median household income is $30,377/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77840?

Rent in ZIP 77840 has decreased 21.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77840 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77840 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,170/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($30,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77840 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77840 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 89.7% of ZIP 77840 households are renters, while 10.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77840 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77840 compare to the rest of College Station?

ZIP 77840 is more affordable than College Station overall. At $1,170/mo, it's $276 below the College Station citywide median of $1,446/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77840 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77840 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,170/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 77840's median household income ($30,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77840 46%Benchmark 30%
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