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Life Tower
CLS LivingApartments,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Apartments 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $1849 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Contact Provider From $1469 Sold Out Studios 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $1549 Sold Out Apartments 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $1649 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $1279 Studios 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $1359 Find out more from CLS LivingFrom $1279 per month
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Underwood Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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The Zone
Horizon Realty AdvisorsRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $499 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $619 find out moreFrom $619 per month
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The Jane at College Station
Asset LivingRooms - Shared Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $469 Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $469 find out moreFrom $469 per month
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The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek
Asset LivingRooms - Shared Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $499 Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $499 find out moreFrom $499 per month
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Aggie Station
American Campus CommunitiesRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Available From $739 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Available From $679 find out moreFrom $679 per month
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REV Northgate
Cardinal Group ManagementRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Available From $1049 find out moreFrom $1049 per month
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Northpoint Crossing
The Scion GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $699 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $715 find out moreFrom $715 per month
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Clements Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Hobby Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Keathley Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1121 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1121 per month
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Lechner Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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McFadden Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Dunn Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2389 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2389 per month
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Eppright Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Krueger Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2389 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2389 per month
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Mosher Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2389 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2389 per month
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Hudson
The Scion GroupRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Needs 10 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
Callaway Villas
American Campus CommunitiesRooms - Shared Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Available From $669 Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Available From $624 find out moreFrom $624 per month
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Reveille Ranch
GreystarRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $585 find out moreFrom $585 per month
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Davis-Gary Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1121 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1121 per month
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Hughes Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1121 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1121 per month
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Walton Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $990 Sold Out find out moreFrom $990 per month
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Holleman Crossing
PreissRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $630 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Available From $709 find out moreFrom $709 per month
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University Trails
PreissRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Semester Available From $669 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $645 find out moreFrom $645 per month
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Gardens Apartments
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $931 Sold Out find out moreFrom $931 per month
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Cambridge Hall
Asset LivingRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $624 find out moreFrom $624 per month
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The Cottages of College Station
PeakMade Real EstateRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Available From $731 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $731 find out moreFrom $731 per month
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Lark Northgate
The Scion GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $735 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $735 find out moreFrom $735 per month
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White Creek Apartments
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1325 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1325 per month
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Apex
YugoRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $925 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $809 find out moreFrom $809 per month
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Park West
The Michaels OrganizationRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $575 find out moreFrom $575 per month
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The Enclave
Horizon Realty AdvisorsRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $699 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $699 find out moreFrom $699 per month
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Woodlands of College Station
Asset LivingRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $499 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $615 find out moreFrom $615 per month
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The Callaway House
American Campus CommunitiesRooms - Shared Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $1949 Sold Out Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Sold Out From $1949 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1949 per month
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Ion College Station
The Scion GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $909 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $909 find out moreFrom $909 per month
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The London
B.HOM Student LivingRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $650 find out moreFrom $650 per month
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The Junction at College Station
Landmark PropertiesRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $672 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $752 find out moreFrom $752 per month
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Corps Halls
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1251 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1251 per month
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Fowler Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1121 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1121 per month
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Haas Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Moses Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1577 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1577 per month
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Wells Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Global College Station
Asset LivingRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $814 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $760 find out moreFrom $760 per month
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Reserve at College Station
Asset LivingRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $690 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $675 find out moreFrom $675 per month
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U Club Townhomes on Marion Pugh
American Campus CommunitiesRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Full Year Sold Out From $874 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Available From $744 find out moreFrom $744 per month
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12 North
Cardinal Group ManagementRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $815 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $750 find out moreFrom $750 per month
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Redpoint College Station
The Scion GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Available From $595 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $595 find out moreFrom $595 per month
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Hullabaloo
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1791 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1791 per month
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Neeley Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Appelt Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Aston Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2389 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2389 per month
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Hart Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $990 Sold Out find out moreFrom $990 per month
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Rudder Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $2321 Sold Out find out moreFrom $2321 per month
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Berkeley House
The Scion GroupRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Needs 10 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
Cherry Street
The Scion GroupRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Needs 10 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
The Landing College Station
Tailwind GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Semester Available From $810 Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $860 find out moreFrom $860 per month
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Sterling College Station
TDC - Sterling University HousingRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Available From $509 find out moreFrom $509 per month
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Aspire Reserve
TDC - Sterling University HousingRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $1019 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $1159 find out moreFrom $1159 per month
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U Centre at Northgate
American Campus CommunitiesRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Full Year Sold Out From $1069 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Flexible Available From $904 find out moreFrom $904 per month
Rooms available for 27/28Needs 10 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
OTTO
Cardinal Group ManagementRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Sold Out From $1099 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $1099 find out moreFrom $1099 per month
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Z Islander
The Scion GroupRooms - Private Bathroom,Room Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Private Bathroom 2026/27 Lease Term Sold Out From $579 Sold Out Rooms - Private Bathroom 2027/28 Lease Term Available From $589 find out moreFrom $589 per month
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The Ridge
GreystarRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Full Year Available From $1481 find out moreFrom $1481 per month
Rooms available for 26/27 (Full Year)Needs 10 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
Legett Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1143 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1143 per month
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Schuhmacher Hall
Texas A&M UniversityRoom Types Lease Term Lease Length Availability Price Rooms - Shared Bathroom 2026/27 Flexible Refer to University From $1121 Sold Out find out moreFrom $1121 per month
Student housing near Texas A&M University: compare & review cheap student apartments
If you're looking for student housing near Texas A&M (TAMU), StudentCrowd can help. We list verified properties across College Station with real-time availability and student-written reviews. TAMU's housing requirements are a little different from most universities. Outside of the Corps of Cadets, on-campus housing isn't required, and the vast majority of Aggies live off campus in the surrounding neighborhoods. This page gives you current pricing, what's unique about TAMU housing, and what you can expect from the move-in process.
How much does student housing near TAMU cost?
- Rent across TAMU-area student housing typically ranges from $412 to $1,796/month, depending on room type, location, and amenities:
- Shared rooms: $412–$1,100/month—the widest range on the market, from off-campus complexes farther from campus to on-campus residence halls
- Private bathroom rooms: $460–$1,796/month—includes a shared kitchen, which is common in the purpose-built student complexes near campus
You can use the filters above to compare available rooms by price and type.
On-campus housing at TAMU: the Corps of Cadets system
TAMU has one unique feature worth knowing about before you begin your housing search: Corps of Cadets members are required to live in Corps housing, which provides space for around 2,600 cadets across 12 residence halls on the Corps of Cadets Quad. If you're not joining the Corps, on-campus housing is available but optional. Most upperclassmen—along with the majority of the student body overall—choose to live off campus instead.
Where do Aggies live off campus?
The off-campus market around TAMU encompasses several distinct areas, from the lively Northgate district right by campus to quieter, more affordable options in Wolf Pen Creek, Southside, and the neighboring city of Bryan. See our College Station page for a full breakdown of all the neighborhoods. Ultimately, it's a trade-off between location and cost: Northgate's proximity to campus and popular nightlife mean rent is usually higher there, while Bryan offers cheaper options but with a longer commute.
Cost of living for students near TAMU
Rent is only part of your student living budget. Here's a realistic monthly cost of living for a student near TAMU:
- Rent (shared room or apartment): $450–$1,950/month
- Utilities (electricity, water, internet): $80–$140/month
- Groceries: $250–$350/month
- Transportation (AggieSpirit bus pass, gas, or bike): $30–$80/month
- Phone plan: $40–$60/month
- Renters' insurance: $10–$20/month
- Entertainment, dining out, and extras: $120–$200/month
This comes to an estimated total of roughly $980–$2,800/month, depending on your choice of neighborhood and room type.
What's included in TAMU student housing rent?
Most purpose-built student housing near TAMU is furnished and can often bundle utilities and Wi-Fi into the rent. It's important to always confirm exactly what's included in your lease before signing. Individual leases, where each roommate is only responsible for their own share of the rent, are more common in the larger off-campus complexes. However, Corps of Cadets housing works differently. Assignments are based on unit, class year, and gender rather than personal choice, and you're required to purchase a minimum meal plan in addition to rent.
FAQs about student housing near TAMU
How much does student housing near TAMU cost?
Shared rooms start around $412/month and are the most affordable. Rooms with a private bathroom can cost $460–$1,100/month. Pricing depends on how close you are to campus as well as room type.
Do TAMU students have to live on campus?
No, except for Corps of Cadets members who are required to live in Corps housing. All other students can choose between on-campus residence halls and off-campus housing, and most upperclassmen live off campus.
What is Corps of Cadets housing at TAMU?
It's on-campus housing specifically for Corps of Cadets members, available in 12 residence halls on the dedicated Corps of Cadets Quad. Assignments are based on unit, class year, and gender, and living there requires a minimum meal plan.
What are the best neighborhoods for off-campus housing near TAMU?
Northgate is closest to campus and generally considered the most social. Wolf Pen Creek and Southside offer quieter alternatives within biking distance. Bryan is one of the most affordable areas but adds to your commute time. See our College Station page for the full breakdown.
What is the cost of living for a student near TAMU?
In addition to rent, you should budget roughly $530–$850/month for utilities, groceries, transportation, phone, insurance, and entertainment. This brings your total monthly costs to somewhere in the $980–$2,800 range depending on room type and location.
When should I start searching for student housing near TAMU?
Start at least five to six months before you plan to move in, particularly if you want a location such as Northgate. The closest, most walkable buildings tend to be well into their leasing cycle by late winter for the following fall.
Are TAMU off-campus apartments usually furnished?
Most purpose-built student housing near TAMU comes furnished. If you're renting a traditional apartment or house, you should always confirm furnishing status with the landlord before signing a lease.
How much is a security deposit for TAMU student housing?
Most off-campus properties ask for a deposit equal to one month's rent, which is refundable at move-out if there's no damage. It's important to confirm the exact amount and return timeline in writing before you sign.
Do TAMU student apartments require a cosigner for international students?
Most off-campus properties require a guarantor. Without a US-based cosigner, international students can usually still qualify through a larger deposit, prepaid rent, or a third-party guarantor service. Make sure to ask the leasing office directly because policies vary.
Can I rent TAMU student housing for one semester only?
Some off-campus properties offer semester-length or short-stay leases alongside standard year-long terms. You can use our tenancy-length filter on the listings above to check what's currently available.
What do parents need to know about signing a TAMU student housing lease?
Most off-campus properties require a US-based guarantor, and cosigning means taking on legal responsibility for the full lease term. You can ask about individual vs. joint leases. Individual leases limit your liability to your student's own share of the rent. Always confirm the deposit amount and payment schedule in writing before signing.
All the Answers You Need About Student Housing
What lease length do I need?
Some students sign a lease for the academic year, while others — particularly international students — need a 12-month lease. You can also find student housing for a single semester, shown as a “short stay” in our filters.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most off-campus student housing requires a guarantor or cosigner if you don’t have steady income, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student housing?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a security deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your lease as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What utilities are included in my rent?
Many student housing communities include utilities such as electricity, water, and internet in the rent; others cap them or bill separately — check your lease.
What is purpose-built student housing?
Purpose-built student housing is a residential community designed for students. It is often located close to campus, boasts modern facilities, often includes utilities, and often has staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student housing be furnished?
Student housing is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.