Rent vs Buy in College Station, TX
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Renting looks favorable in College Station, TX
Price-to-rent ratio is 24.2 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,206/mo; owning runs about $2,617/mo — $1,411/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.95% rate) | $1,857 |
| Property tax | $321 |
| Home insurance | $146 |
| Maintenance | $292 |
| Total to own | $2,617 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,206 |
Based on a median home value of $350,643 with a $70,129 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.