Rent in College Station, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,186$14,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,151 (−3%)How much rent can you afford in College Station, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in College Station, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,025 | $12,300 | $41,000 | $19.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | $20.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,649 | $19,788 | $65,960 | $31.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,928 | $23,136 | $77,120 | $37.08/hr |
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Rent in College Station, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in College Station, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,151 for a two-bedroom, down 3% from $1,186. A one-bedroom goes from $1,082 to $1,057, a studio from $1,025 to $1,005.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in College Station, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,082 for a one-bedroom and $1,186 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,232 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in College Station, TX?
To keep a $1,186 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.81 an hour, or $47,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,082 takes $20.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in College Station, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,025, one bedroom $1,082, two $1,186, three $1,649 and four $1,928 a month.
Is rent affordable in College Station, TX?
For the typical household, earning $50,900 a year ($4,242 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,186 takes 28% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,186 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.81 an hour.