Northgate

College Station, TX

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Northgate - College Station, TX Area Guide

An exciting neighborhood near Texas A&M University

University Entertainment Nightlife Walkable Affordable

Nestled directly beside Texas A&M University, Northgate is College Station’s premier hub for dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Spanning over 150 acres, Northgate is known for its popular saloon-themed bars and music venues, low-key coffee shops and casual eateries serving everything from fast-food to comforting Southern staples like spicy fried chicken. The neighborhood borrows its name from its proximity to the university's north gate. Northgate is also home to the popular four-day Northgate Music Festival.

While Northgate apartments provide next-door access to the university, the neighborhood isn’t just for college students or university employees. Perfect for renters from all walks of life, Northgate has affordable and upscale rentals in a variety of styles. Proximity to Research Park the US Department of Agriculture, Easterwood Airport, golf courses, parks, and other popular spots make Northgate a popular choice. College sports fans enjoy being within walking distance to Kyle Field, home of the Texas A&M Aggie football team, and Reed Arena, where the basketball team plays. Texas A&M, established in 1876, is a top-ranking public research university with more than 60,000 students. The campus covers 5,500 acres, making it one of the largest campuses in the United States.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northgate is $571 for a studio, $1,089 for one bedroom, $932 for two bedrooms, and $1,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 365 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $571/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 798 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 862 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $932/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,301 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,300/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Anderson Arboretum
  • Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley
  • Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
  • Lick Creek Park

Airports

  • Easterwood Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.