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College Station is a quintessential Texas college town built around Texas A&M University, and the rental market is essentially one large student housing ecosystem. A&M's 70,000+ student enrollment means enormous demand against a housing supply that grows every year but never quite catches up. The best apartments near campus fill early — some in the fall semester for the following academic year. Rents are higher than most people expect for a Texas college town, driven by pure enrollment volume. The Northgate entertainment district just north of campus is the social center, and most off-campus housing concentrates within a few miles.
The social hub directly north of A&M's campus — bars, restaurants, and apartments within walking or biking distance of the main quad. Competitive and pricier than other College Station zones, but the most convenient student location.
More affordable than Northgate, with large apartment complexes and a higher proportion of newer construction. Popular with upperclassmen who want more space and amenities. Bus access to campus is solid.
Here's what you need to know about getting around College Station.
Aggie Spirit Transit (BRT) provides free bus service for A&M students throughout College Station and Bryan, with frequent routes connecting to campus. The on-campus system is extensive. For students at A&M with a Aggie ID, the bus network genuinely covers most daily needs.
Northgate and the blocks nearest campus are walkable. Biking to class from most of College Station is feasible on the relatively flat terrain. The Lick Creek and Bee Creek trail systems provide off-street connections.
A&M parking is permit-required and competitive. Northgate area street parking fills up. Most apartment complexes include a space. Off-campus in residential zones, parking is not an issue.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
College Station has gotten expensive for a Texas college town. Shared units near A&M typically run $650-$1,000/mo per person. Northgate pushes higher; South College Station is more affordable. The large enrollment keeps demand consistently high.
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