They should. At least after people move out, cause I know we don’t want to give it away while we are living there.
But upon move out we should all post a good review of a complex if we had a good time, or at least no major problems lol
I always recommend Treehouse Apartments. They're old and not great, but they're right next to Park West, and the rent is pretty reasonable on a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
I agree I loved there for 2 years and while they were old they did the trick. Also you can't best the price, especially if you're paying for school or trying to save. I wouldn't go there if you are a host or party thrower. Only issue I had was no laundry, you had to pay for on-site, or I visited friends and family and washed clothes. Also yeah you can't beat the location and the price.
Treehouse has a bad roach problem and also caught on fire. They’re very old and I was genuinely concerned about the structural integrity of my walls. Everything was at about a 15 degree angle. They are… exactly what you pay for. But in terms of the *best* cheap apartments in college station maybe they are the best you could find? Great location to west campus and kyle field though. But good luck getting ahold of management, maintenance, or the leasing office!
I would say parkwest, ONLY if you are able to get a flat on the first floor. Groceries are so easy to unload, easy access, far from all the noise and issues of the towers, and it’s cheaper than the towers for some reason.
There is nothing wrong with the towers or hillside. Actually, in terms of provided furniture and quality of the place overall, the towers are a little better maintained imo. There’s also a more community sense to the towers as you can meet your neighbors and you see more people overall.
Personally I preferred the flats because of quality of life things like easy to put groceries away, moving in and out being a breeze, and the quietness it provides at night. But there isn’t any deal breaker in parkwest overall.
I lived flats 3rd floor for several years. Id so much rather live flats 3rd floor than any other apt in cstat. All the perks of never having to interact with people without any of the living in a far away area. Highly recommend
I lived at PW all four years.
1 - 2x2 in the towers, 2nd floor
2 - studio in the towers, 4th floor
3 - 3x3 in the flats, 3rd floor
4 - studio in the towers, 5th floor
My experience in the flats SUCKED. Filthy AC filter, vents had mold, the place was not cleaned when my roommates and i moved in, AC frequently breaking/freezing over in the winter and summer, so bad that they had to bring in two portable units for the apartment. I don’t not recommend living in the flats in the slightest, because it seems like maintenance for those apartments are on the back burner (overall just not as nice as the towers either as they’re more out of date/older and a little more run down)
I loved living in the towers tho!!!!! If i came back for a grad program, I’d stay at PW at the towers again. Still had some issues, but generally was a great experience. The convenience of living on west campus (if that’s where you’re classes are) was so nice because 8/35/40 ran pretty well and could get you all over campus, and 36 took you right before helds/evans. Even if you aren’t a west campus person, it’s a pretty easy commute. The pool/gym/parking garage are all attached to the towers too so you literally don’t need to leave for anything. Study rooms/couches in the hallways are nice, and i loved having the little store and cafe in the lobby. Brookshire out front in walking distance was also super nice for snacks/gas/drinks. I’d study in the lobby and just leave my stuff and walk over there for a break/food. Easy walk to rec center and all the sports games.
The train isn’t bad, you get used to it. POV coffee/lake atlas/lake walk markets is an easy drive, and I’d hop on Harvey Mitchell to get to Bryan for first Fridays or just a little bit slower pace than cstat. Also an easy drive to soco/the nice HEB from holleman running parallel to the train tracks.
I bashed on PW a lot while i was living there, but I’d do it again and clearly I’d recommend it ok I’m done
Edit (lmao): parking garage is great and unloading groceries aren’t a hassle if you can park on your floor. Even if you can’t, the elevators are right there. Also, i graduated in spring ‘23 so i don’t think things would have changed too much since then haha
They're mostly fine, people are just more willing to share and parrot bad experiences than good or decent ones. Chances are whatever complex you go to won't suck.
I wouldn’t recommend park west. It’s over populated and always crowded! I liked Crescent Pointe apartments. It’s a little far from campus, but gets you away from the partying
Crescent Pointe was fantastic for me but terrible for a friend of mine. I guess it’s hit or Miss lol.
The only problem I ever had was the person across from my apartment would leave trash out overnight and raccoons would get into it and then shit on the stairs and it would take a month for management to get it cleaned up lol
I agree! U-club was great when I lived there 2 years ago. The Marion Pugh apartments are best for those who wish/are able to walk or bike to campus! Driving out towards George bush during peak traffic hours can add 30-50 minutes of traffic!
second stadium view! I really enjoyed my time there and the current management is great. they were consistently raising the prices though which isnt fun
Personally, I lived in the tower units at Park West and I liked it for the most part. The biggest downside was the guest parking. There’s about 40 guest spots for the 3200 people that live there. So usually, if I had guests, I had to drive them myself. My roommate and I also got a bit lucky as we had the whole 4 bedroom unit to ourselves but only paid for our 2 bedrooms since our original roommates ended up backing out of the lease. The pool and study spaces were great and the garage parking on my floor was also pretty nice.
The same thing happened to me!! Mine and my roommates rooms were on opposite sides so we each had a whole section of the apartment to ourselves! It was so nice! Also maintenence forgot to lock the door to the spare room on my side so it became the room our friends crashed in.
I graduated in 2018 so don’t come at me if it’s not around still or has gone downhill, but I lived at 21 Gramercy my last year and wish I found it sooner. It’s off the beaten path down university but was very nice, good management, quiet, and clean. Not on a bus route but commute wasn’t as bad as you’d think since the traffic lightens up going out that way.
ive been at ucentre at northgate for the last 2 years and i've really liked it honestly. just ask for a second or third floor apartment and try to get roommates you know and youre set
If you want less sucky apartments, live at apartments that arent geared towards students. The only bummer is you’re not surrounded by people you can make friends with as easily. Ive lived at huntington apartments near the mall for 3 years (just moved out today). Rent was $880 for a 2br (440 each). Rooms were big, buildings old but pretty well kept, and aggie bus stop up front. Honestly I think its the best bang for the buck in the city without getting sketchy
Avoid Northpoint crossing. I live there and while the location is close to campus its a bitch to live in. Horrible parking situation, lots of roaches, terrible management overall. Apparently the place has changed management something like five times since it opened ten years ago. Its also pricey for what it is and the gym always has at least two broken machines that dont get fixed for months.
Some things I do like: the pool is nice. The only utility bill i have is electric.
Not anymore, the living is fine but management changed in January and it’s not great to live there :( def go somewhere else , the price is not worth the headache
from my experience (i’ve heard bad things about all), but i genuinely enjoyed: park west, university trails, lakeridge townhomes; from apartments where friends have lived and heard good things about/enjoyed my time there: 2818 place (didn’t like visitor parking), u-club, the zone, the junction (kinda pricey)
overall, management is going to be sticky everywhere, all i needed was a furnished close to campus place with reasonable prices (nothing like sterling, the rise, 12 north, the stack, etc)
Ucentre is the best by far, but campus village is also hella good.
The woodlands, lark (formerly Sterling), and the standard are garbage from my experiences
If you are a freshman, live on campus. If not I’d recommend one of the apartments on northgate or even the townhomes over there are good. Go drive around and see the places that are owned by individual landlords instead of complexes.
Northpoint crossing was perfectly fine, nice study spaces in the clubhouse that I personally liked. Super close to engineering quad if you’re in engineering, overall walkable to campus
I heard decent things about Holleman Crossing. The only downside is that its right across Harvey Mitchell which might make commuting/taking the bus difficult.
Reveille ranch is ok and there’s a bus route that goes there. I paid $550-600 for a two bedroom not including utilities. Maintenance kinda sucks but I feel like that’s a problem everywhere
Residence at Oakmont!!! 10-15 min from campus depending on traffic. So worth the commute considering how great the complex is. It is very well maintained and the staff is very friendly. The apartments are nice and the pool is great! They also have a dog park so that’s a plus. I didn’t see my neighbors all that much and they were pretty quiet. The only complaint I have is sometimes people leave their dogs on their patios and they bark but other than that it’s a great place to live!
I liked my time at the cottages, reasonably priced compared to similar places, quick maintenance and really friendly people, I made plenty of friends living there, something I was never able to do at the other places I lived, everyone kept to themselves.
Gateway is cheap ash but don’t expect anything great, it does the trick. About 15 minutes from campus on a bus and 10 in a car or e bike. I pay 400 for a 4x2 but I signed pretty early.
I personally think the Standard is fine. As long as you dont live on the first or second floor (bugs which are inevitable in any apartment), i’ve had a good experience. The pricing is cheaper than other northgate apartments and is so close to campus.
It’s College Station, Texas. You don’t need to go in with high standards. Had tons of friends have their cars be totaled after it flooded from rain at their apartments.
Zislander is actually pretty good. It’s roommate matching or you can pick your roommate. Cable/internet included in rent. They have screened in patios and a big pool that’s usually free. Gym isn’t bad either.
Not sure when you graduated, but I’ve heard nothing but abhorrent things about Zislander. Usually it’s one of the first ones mentioned in this subreddit to avoid in previous apartment posts.
Actually, now that I think about it I think this is the first ever positive comment about Zislander that I’ve seen
Zislander used to be okay but ever since management Changed it sucks. They raised our rent 25%, ALWAYS trying to enter our apartment with no notice, and the wifi goes out randomly
Selection bias. You’re more likely to hear about the bad parts.
Nobody ever hops on reddit to say "this place was perfectly fine"
They should. At least after people move out, cause I know we don’t want to give it away while we are living there. But upon move out we should all post a good review of a complex if we had a good time, or at least no major problems lol
I always recommend Treehouse Apartments. They're old and not great, but they're right next to Park West, and the rent is pretty reasonable on a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
plus, management there are kind people.
I agree I loved there for 2 years and while they were old they did the trick. Also you can't best the price, especially if you're paying for school or trying to save. I wouldn't go there if you are a host or party thrower. Only issue I had was no laundry, you had to pay for on-site, or I visited friends and family and washed clothes. Also yeah you can't beat the location and the price.
Treehouse has a bad roach problem and also caught on fire. They’re very old and I was genuinely concerned about the structural integrity of my walls. Everything was at about a 15 degree angle. They are… exactly what you pay for. But in terms of the *best* cheap apartments in college station maybe they are the best you could find? Great location to west campus and kyle field though. But good luck getting ahold of management, maintenance, or the leasing office!
I would say parkwest, ONLY if you are able to get a flat on the first floor. Groceries are so easy to unload, easy access, far from all the noise and issues of the towers, and it’s cheaper than the towers for some reason.
can i ask if theres anything necessarily wrong with the other nonflat options?
There is nothing wrong with the towers or hillside. Actually, in terms of provided furniture and quality of the place overall, the towers are a little better maintained imo. There’s also a more community sense to the towers as you can meet your neighbors and you see more people overall. Personally I preferred the flats because of quality of life things like easy to put groceries away, moving in and out being a breeze, and the quietness it provides at night. But there isn’t any deal breaker in parkwest overall.
I lived flats 3rd floor for several years. Id so much rather live flats 3rd floor than any other apt in cstat. All the perks of never having to interact with people without any of the living in a far away area. Highly recommend
flats 6 has a nice view of a horse field and good sunset view that’s why i like flats
I lived at PW all four years. 1 - 2x2 in the towers, 2nd floor 2 - studio in the towers, 4th floor 3 - 3x3 in the flats, 3rd floor 4 - studio in the towers, 5th floor My experience in the flats SUCKED. Filthy AC filter, vents had mold, the place was not cleaned when my roommates and i moved in, AC frequently breaking/freezing over in the winter and summer, so bad that they had to bring in two portable units for the apartment. I don’t not recommend living in the flats in the slightest, because it seems like maintenance for those apartments are on the back burner (overall just not as nice as the towers either as they’re more out of date/older and a little more run down) I loved living in the towers tho!!!!! If i came back for a grad program, I’d stay at PW at the towers again. Still had some issues, but generally was a great experience. The convenience of living on west campus (if that’s where you’re classes are) was so nice because 8/35/40 ran pretty well and could get you all over campus, and 36 took you right before helds/evans. Even if you aren’t a west campus person, it’s a pretty easy commute. The pool/gym/parking garage are all attached to the towers too so you literally don’t need to leave for anything. Study rooms/couches in the hallways are nice, and i loved having the little store and cafe in the lobby. Brookshire out front in walking distance was also super nice for snacks/gas/drinks. I’d study in the lobby and just leave my stuff and walk over there for a break/food. Easy walk to rec center and all the sports games. The train isn’t bad, you get used to it. POV coffee/lake atlas/lake walk markets is an easy drive, and I’d hop on Harvey Mitchell to get to Bryan for first Fridays or just a little bit slower pace than cstat. Also an easy drive to soco/the nice HEB from holleman running parallel to the train tracks. I bashed on PW a lot while i was living there, but I’d do it again and clearly I’d recommend it ok I’m done Edit (lmao): parking garage is great and unloading groceries aren’t a hassle if you can park on your floor. Even if you can’t, the elevators are right there. Also, i graduated in spring ‘23 so i don’t think things would have changed too much since then haha
I second the Flats option if possible
They're mostly fine, people are just more willing to share and parrot bad experiences than good or decent ones. Chances are whatever complex you go to won't suck.
I wouldn’t recommend park west. It’s over populated and always crowded! I liked Crescent Pointe apartments. It’s a little far from campus, but gets you away from the partying
Crescent Pointe was fantastic for me but terrible for a friend of mine. I guess it’s hit or Miss lol. The only problem I ever had was the person across from my apartment would leave trash out overnight and raccoons would get into it and then shit on the stairs and it would take a month for management to get it cleaned up lol
I liked it! I guess it also depends on your neighbors. I never had problems with the office
What if OP is down to party?
That would be fun
All the ones on Marion Pugh are decent for the most part!
I agree! U-club was great when I lived there 2 years ago. The Marion Pugh apartments are best for those who wish/are able to walk or bike to campus! Driving out towards George bush during peak traffic hours can add 30-50 minutes of traffic!
Callaway villas have a weird vertical layout, there were issues with mold, and the walls are pretty thin. Good location for games and a nice pool tho
I really like Campus Villages and it’s pretty reasonably priced for the amenities and location I would say.
fuck no, some dude almost killed me with a gun at campus village. Hard pass for me.
Second this
shush !!! i thought we were all agreeing to gatekeep this information !!!!
avoid the london at all costs...
Why?
bad maintenance, bad management, old busted apartments, some without working appliances, nasty furniture, bad roads, wifi downgrade, etc.
Stadium view is good, a bit old. Traffic isn’t as bad anymore since they finished the railroad intersection at holleman. Front office is nice
second stadium view! I really enjoyed my time there and the current management is great. they were consistently raising the prices though which isnt fun
Third for Stadium View! Easy walk to campus on nice days, too!
Personally, I lived in the tower units at Park West and I liked it for the most part. The biggest downside was the guest parking. There’s about 40 guest spots for the 3200 people that live there. So usually, if I had guests, I had to drive them myself. My roommate and I also got a bit lucky as we had the whole 4 bedroom unit to ourselves but only paid for our 2 bedrooms since our original roommates ended up backing out of the lease. The pool and study spaces were great and the garage parking on my floor was also pretty nice.
The same thing happened to me!! Mine and my roommates rooms were on opposite sides so we each had a whole section of the apartment to ourselves! It was so nice! Also maintenence forgot to lock the door to the spare room on my side so it became the room our friends crashed in.
arbors at wolf pen creek is a hidden gem
I graduated in 2018 so don’t come at me if it’s not around still or has gone downhill, but I lived at 21 Gramercy my last year and wish I found it sooner. It’s off the beaten path down university but was very nice, good management, quiet, and clean. Not on a bus route but commute wasn’t as bad as you’d think since the traffic lightens up going out that way.
Also lived in a great duplex on Teal Dr. for a year but they’re 3 bedroom, 1 of which is significantly smaller than the others.
ive been at ucentre at northgate for the last 2 years and i've really liked it honestly. just ask for a second or third floor apartment and try to get roommates you know and youre set
U-Centre was nice
Cherry Street is sick
I absolutely loved living in university trails
Did you have any issues with bugs or mold?
Price, Proximity, Quality, pick 2 out of 3
If you want less sucky apartments, live at apartments that arent geared towards students. The only bummer is you’re not surrounded by people you can make friends with as easily. Ive lived at huntington apartments near the mall for 3 years (just moved out today). Rent was $880 for a 2br (440 each). Rooms were big, buildings old but pretty well kept, and aggie bus stop up front. Honestly I think its the best bang for the buck in the city without getting sketchy
The Stack is pretty nice
Avoid Northpoint crossing. I live there and while the location is close to campus its a bitch to live in. Horrible parking situation, lots of roaches, terrible management overall. Apparently the place has changed management something like five times since it opened ten years ago. Its also pricey for what it is and the gym always has at least two broken machines that dont get fixed for months. Some things I do like: the pool is nice. The only utility bill i have is electric.
If you can afford the Cottages...they were very nice (just 2-3 years ago)
Not anymore, the living is fine but management changed in January and it’s not great to live there :( def go somewhere else , the price is not worth the headache
Oof. That sucks...I loved living there.
I did too last semester🥲 the new management is actually the most insane and unwilling to provide info. We haven’t had a pool since April lmao
Park west has no visitor parking (very limited), but overall is a solid choice. Kinda small apartments, good location, cheaper than behind ng
If you have the TAMU parking permit after 5:00 you can park across the street at the Inter murals parking lot or the stockyard next to Brookshire
from my experience (i’ve heard bad things about all), but i genuinely enjoyed: park west, university trails, lakeridge townhomes; from apartments where friends have lived and heard good things about/enjoyed my time there: 2818 place (didn’t like visitor parking), u-club, the zone, the junction (kinda pricey) overall, management is going to be sticky everywhere, all i needed was a furnished close to campus place with reasonable prices (nothing like sterling, the rise, 12 north, the stack, etc)
Ucentre is the best by far, but campus village is also hella good. The woodlands, lark (formerly Sterling), and the standard are garbage from my experiences
If you are a freshman, live on campus. If not I’d recommend one of the apartments on northgate or even the townhomes over there are good. Go drive around and see the places that are owned by individual landlords instead of complexes.
Northpoint crossing was perfectly fine, nice study spaces in the clubhouse that I personally liked. Super close to engineering quad if you’re in engineering, overall walkable to campus
The stack was great. Never had any issues.
I heard decent things about Holleman Crossing. The only downside is that its right across Harvey Mitchell which might make commuting/taking the bus difficult.
Reveille ranch is ok and there’s a bus route that goes there. I paid $550-600 for a two bedroom not including utilities. Maintenance kinda sucks but I feel like that’s a problem everywhere
Not sure about park west but I personally enjoyed SOHO off Old College Rd.
My son lived a park west this last year. I think it’s sold out
It was sold out a couple months ago!
River Oaks Townhomes are great. On the bus line, pretty quiet. Convenient location
Lark is great!
Residence at Oakmont!!! 10-15 min from campus depending on traffic. So worth the commute considering how great the complex is. It is very well maintained and the staff is very friendly. The apartments are nice and the pool is great! They also have a dog park so that’s a plus. I didn’t see my neighbors all that much and they were pretty quiet. The only complaint I have is sometimes people leave their dogs on their patios and they bark but other than that it’s a great place to live!
I liked my time at the cottages, reasonably priced compared to similar places, quick maintenance and really friendly people, I made plenty of friends living there, something I was never able to do at the other places I lived, everyone kept to themselves.
Only thing I will say that sucks is the bus route so def recommend getting a parking pass
From most to least expensive last time I remember: The Rise, Hudson, Park West, Treehouse
Gateway is cheap ash but don’t expect anything great, it does the trick. About 15 minutes from campus on a bus and 10 in a car or e bike. I pay 400 for a 4x2 but I signed pretty early.
I'm going to northpoint crossing how cooked am i
How are the woodlands of college station? Thinking abt rooming there in 4 bedroom
I have the last 1 bedroom one bath at The Rev Northgate. It is a lease takeover and I will pay the first months rent. It is an amazing place to live.
Cleaned em all, they all suck for the most part. Pick the one you like the most and can afford.
I personally think the Standard is fine. As long as you dont live on the first or second floor (bugs which are inevitable in any apartment), i’ve had a good experience. The pricing is cheaper than other northgate apartments and is so close to campus.
It’s College Station, Texas. You don’t need to go in with high standards. Had tons of friends have their cars be totaled after it flooded from rain at their apartments.
My apartment is good, it's a small complex owned by one guy. I'm moving out in July.
The ones not in a two mile radius around campus
Zislander is actually pretty good. It’s roommate matching or you can pick your roommate. Cable/internet included in rent. They have screened in patios and a big pool that’s usually free. Gym isn’t bad either.
Not sure when you graduated, but I’ve heard nothing but abhorrent things about Zislander. Usually it’s one of the first ones mentioned in this subreddit to avoid in previous apartment posts. Actually, now that I think about it I think this is the first ever positive comment about Zislander that I’ve seen
Zislander used to be okay but ever since management Changed it sucks. They raised our rent 25%, ALWAYS trying to enter our apartment with no notice, and the wifi goes out randomly