{"id":25549,"date":"2026-08-31T18:45:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=25549"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:23:15","slug":"student-housing-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-housing-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Texas Cities for Student Housing: A Complete Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas has quietly become one of the biggest draws in the country for college students. Between Texas A&M, UT Austin, UNT, UTA, SMU, UT Dallas, UH, and dozens of other schools, the state now educates well over a million college students a year \u2013 and that number keeps climbing. Add in a lower cost of living than most coastal cities, warm weather nine months out of the year, and a genuinely huge range of neighborhoods to choose from, and it\u2019s easy to see why so many students, both domestic and international, start their housing search with student housing Texas<\/a><\/strong> as the very first search term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike student housing United States of America at large, Texas cities tend to be among the cheapest and friendliest to students across the entire country \u2013 and each of the major cities with major campuses offers something unique for students to discover. While some prefer to live within a cozy college bubble where everything is just a couple of minutes away on foot, others would rather enjoy a vibrant urban landscape with job market waiting after graduation. Texas is one of the few states where you can genuinely choose either without sacrificing academics, safety, or affordability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide takes a look at some of the best cities for student housing Texas: College Station, Denton, Arlington, Austin, Dallas, and Houston<\/strong>. In each one of these cities, there is a list of best neighborhoods, true commute time to campus, the best places to chill out and grab a coffee, estimated average rent prices, a realistic budget of living in that city each month, and a list of verified student housing in that city provided by University Living to start your research. By the end of this guide, you\u2019ll be able to understand which of these cities and their neighborhoods are going to work well for your budget and lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Student Housing at a Glance<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right Texas city starts with understanding your budget. The table below compares major student housing Texas options, including their universities, average student rent, and estimated monthly cost of living. Use this quick overview to compare your options and identify which city offers the right balance of affordability, education, and lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City<\/strong> <\/td>Major Universities<\/strong> <\/td>Average Student Rent\/Month<\/strong> <\/td>Cost of Living\/Month<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
College Station<\/strong> <\/td>Texas A&M University <\/td>$650\u2013$1,100 <\/td>$1,400\u2013$1,700 <\/td><\/tr>
Denton<\/strong> <\/td>UNT, Texas Woman\u2019s University <\/td>$700\u2013$1,050 <\/td>$1,300\u2013$1,600 <\/td><\/tr>
Arlington<\/strong> <\/td>University of Texas at Arlington <\/td>$700\u2013$1,100 <\/td>$1,350\u2013$1,650 <\/td><\/tr>
Austin<\/strong> <\/td>University of Texas at Austin <\/td>$1,100\u2013$1,700 <\/td>$1,900\u2013$2,300 <\/td><\/tr>
Dallas<\/strong> <\/td>SMU, UT Dallas <\/td>$1,000\u2013$1,700 <\/td>$1,700\u2013$2,100 <\/td><\/tr>
Houston<\/strong> <\/td>University of Houston, Texas Southern University <\/td>$900\u2013$1,400 <\/td>$1,500\u2013$1,900 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

College Station<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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College Station is Aggieland, the home of Texas A&M University<\/strong><\/a> and one of the most recognizable college towns in Texas. It offers great community life and various options of student housing Texas. The most popular neighborhoods for students are Northgate, The Southside, <\/strong>and Wellborn Road<\/strong> area. Both Northgate and The Southside are about a 5-10 minute walk to Texas A&M. And Wellborn Road is about a 10 minute drive to campus. There are also places like Kyle Field in College Station that you should definitely visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond academics, College Station is full of things to do. Students can get coffee at Sweet Eugene\u2019s House of Java and Blue Baker<\/strong>; they are some of the best locations for studying and socializing with friends. Some of the places for having fun during the nights are Dixie Chicken <\/strong>and The Tap<\/strong>. Fitzwilly\u2019s and Harry\u2019s on Northgate<\/strong> serve as great pubs. Other major tourist sites include the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library<\/strong> and Museum and Downtown Bryan\/Brazos Valley Farmers Market<\/strong>. As for cost of living in College Station<\/strong>, it is quite cheap compared to other cities; one can afford to live there spending about $1,400-$1,700 per month<\/strong>. The average cost of rent per month for student apartments in College Station is around $650 to $1,100<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top 5 <\/strong>student housing College Station<\/strong><\/a> options listed below:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n