Buying In College Station, TX
Sell Your Commercial Property In College Station, TX
We are an active buyer of College Station commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: Northgate · Wolf Pen Creek · Southwood Valley · Bryan — Brazos County, TX
The College Station Market
What Drives Rentals In College Station
College Station, Texas anchors Brazos County as home to Texas A&M University, which enrolled 77,378 students in fall 2023, and the Texas A&M System's RELLIS research campus. Renters occupy 64.6% of the city's 46,214 occupied households, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, and buildings of five or more units hold 31.5% of the housing stock. Median gross rent runs $1,194 a month against a median household income of $50,900. This profile covers current rents, Brazos County property taxes and landlord rules for an owner weighing whether to sell commercial property in College Station, TX.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University enrolled 77,378 students in fall 2023, its own official count, per Texas A&M System data.RELLIS research campus
The Texas A&M System operates the RELLIS research and testing campus on a former Bryan Air Force Base site.Student rental demand
Renters hold 64.6% of occupied households, and buildings of five or more units hold 31.5% of housing, per ACS 2020-2024.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In College Station
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
College Station Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who Rents in College Station
Renters occupy 64.6% of College Station's 46,214 occupied households, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Texas A&M University enrolled 77,378 students in fall 2023, its own official count, driving steady apartment demand near campus and in Southwood Valley. Buildings of five or more units hold 31.5% of the housing stock, and 18.1% of units were built before 1980. An owner who wants to sell multifamily property in College Station is selling into a renter-heavy market.
Rents and Affordability
Median gross rent is $1,194 a month, per ACS 2020-2024, against median household income of $50,900. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, effective October 1, 2026, the College Station-Bryan, TX MSA carries these figures:
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,005 |
| One-bedroom | $1,057 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,151 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,594 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,900 |
61.4% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 37.1% spend 50% or more, per ACS 2020-2024. That gap is one reason an owner may choose to sell commercial real estate in College Station, TX while demand stays strong.
Property Taxes in Brazos County
Combined rates covering a College Station address total $1.906872 per $100 of valuation, per the city's tax rate notice citing the Brazos Central Appraisal District: $0.511872 city, $0.4197 Brazos County, $0.9753 College Station ISD. On a $2,000,000 assessed value, that is $10,237.44 city tax, $8,394.00 county tax and $19,506.00 CSISD tax, for $38,137.44 total. Owners have until May 15, or 30 days after the notice mails, whichever is later, to protest value, per the Texas Comptroller.
Landlord Rules in Texas
Property Code Section 92.103 requires a deposit refund within 30 days after a tenant surrenders the unit. Section 24.005 sets a default three-day notice to vacate before eviction, and Section 91.001 requires one month's notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. Texas has no transfer tax on deeds conveying fee simple title, under Article 8, Section 29(a) of the Texas Constitution, and Local Government Code Section 214.902 blocks a city from adopting rent control absent a governor-approved disaster. These rules shape what a buyer expects when an owner decides to sell commercial property in College Station, TX.
What It Means for an Owner
An owner who wants to sell commercial property in College Station, TX is selling into a market of 124,570 residents with a 64.6% renter share and HUD FY2027 two-bedroom rents of $1,151. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings and works with owners who want to sell your apartment building in College Station through underwriting and closing.
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Before You Sell
Pricing Your Building In College Station
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- HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the College Station-Bryan MSA is $1,151 a month.
- Brazos County's appraisal protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice mails, per the Comptroller.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in College Station, TX face combined tax rates near $1.91 per $100.
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College Station Seller FAQ
Where can an owner sell commercial property in College Station, TX?
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly from owners in College Station, handling underwriting and closing in-house. Many owners find selling commercial property in College Station easiest when they start with a current rent roll, a recent appraisal notice and the cap rate calculator on this site.
Why sell commercial real estate in College Station, TX in the current market?
ACS 2020-2024 data shows a 64.6% renter share and 61.4% of renters paying 30% or more of income toward rent, which supports current asking rents. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent is $1,151 a month, backing stable in-place income for a buyer underwriting the deal.
How is an apartment building taxed in Brazos County?
City, county and College Station ISD taxes combine to $1.906872 per $100 of valuation. On a $2,000,000 assessed value that is $38,137.44 a year: $10,237.44 to the city, $8,394.00 to Brazos County and $19,506.00 to CSISD, per the city's published tax rate notice.
What security deposit and notice rules apply to Texas landlords?
Property Code Section 92.103 requires a deposit refund within 30 days after a tenant surrenders the unit. Section 24.005 sets a default three-day notice to vacate before eviction, and Section 91.001 requires one month's notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in College Station.
Can College Station adopt rent control on apartment buildings?
No. Local Government Code Section 214.902 lets a Texas city adopt rent control only during a governor-approved disaster declaration, and Article 8, Section 29(a) of the Texas Constitution bars any new real estate transfer tax on deeds after January 1, 2016.
What if my College Station building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Do you work with College Station brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in College Station, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in College Station with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in College Station?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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