Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County
Living in The Gardens Apartments, College Station
28th of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C
The Gardens Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Health scores low (9 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (12 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,720
- Median rent
- $940
- Median home value
- $242,000
- Household income
- $23,500
- Average commute
- 17 min
- Homes owned
- 16%
What it's like to live in The Gardens Apartments
The Gardens Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station with about 2,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly rented (84% of homes) and 2% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 28th of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.
Pros of living in The Gardens Apartments
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $940, 21% lower than the College Station median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in The Gardens Apartments
- Higher poverty. 66% of residents live below the poverty line, against 29% across College Station.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
The Gardens Apartments report card
Each grade compares The Gardens Apartments with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D+
Median rent $940, homes cost 10.3x income.
25 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $23,500, 0% unemployed.
20 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
32 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
71 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 17 min, 13% work from home.
98 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
70% have a bachelor’s degree.
93 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
20% of adults uninsured.
9 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
16% of homes owner-occupied.
12 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D-
81% of homes have broadband.
15 of 100 vs TX areas
The Gardens Apartments compared with College Station
Better than College Station
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 28%19 points higher than College Station (8.9%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%13 points higher than College Station (57%)
- Median rent: $94021% lower than College Station ($1,194)
Worse than College Station
- People below the poverty line: 66%36 points higher than College Station (29%)
- Median household income: $23,50054% lower than College Station ($50,900)
- Home value to income: 10.3x51% higher than College Station (6.8x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DCollege Hills ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.7 mi
- BA & M Consolidated MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD1.1 mi
- CTravis B Bryan High SchoolHigh, Bryan ISD1.8 mi
Cost of living in The Gardens Apartments
Median rent in The Gardens Apartments is $940 a month, 21% lower than the College Station median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $242,000, 30% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,561 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent21% lower than College Station | $940 | $1,194 | $1,403 |
| Median home value30% lower than College Station | $242,000 | $346,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income51% higher than College Station | 10.3x | 6.8x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than College Station | 75% | 65% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than College Station | 16% | 35% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than College Station | 9.1% | 10% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station | 2007 | 1999 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,325
- Property tax
- $237
- Median rent, for comparison
- $940
Based on a $242,000 home in The Gardens Apartments, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | College Station | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income54% lower than College Station | $23,500 | $50,900 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than College Station | 0% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line36 points higher than College Station | 66% | 29% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than College Station | 70% | 57% | 34% |
| Average commute5% lower than College Station | 17 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points higher than College Station | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit19 points higher than College Station | 28% | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than College Station | 81% | 85% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in The Gardens Apartments
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in College Station
- 1A+Castle RockMedian rent $1,770
- 2ASpringbrookMedian rent $2,060
- 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
- 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
- 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
- 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
- 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
- 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Reveille Ranch ApartmentsBryan
- C-Rio VistaSan Marcos
- D+Wave Z Islander ApartmentsBryan
Questions about The Gardens Apartments
Is The Gardens Apartments a good place to live?
The Gardens Apartments is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in The Gardens Apartments?
Median rent in The Gardens Apartments is $940 a month, 21% lower than the College Station median. The median home is worth $242,000, 30% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 10.3x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.
What schools serve The Gardens Apartments?
The closest rated public schools are College Hills Elementary (elementary, rated D), A & M Consolidated Middle (middle, rated B) and Travis B Bryan High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the The Gardens Apartments name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.