Starting your search for off-campus housing near Texas A&M? College Station has no shortage of options, from brand-new builds to communities that have housed Aggies for years. Somewhere in between are renovated communities, where an established property gets refreshed interiors and upgraded amenities.
Renovations are now complete at The Heights College Station, so we put together five reasons a newly renovated apartment might be the right fit for your next lease.
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Updated Interiors in an Established Community
A renovation gives you a refreshed apartment without giving up what an established community already has going for it. The neighborhood is settled, the routes to campus are known and the leasing team knows the property inside and out.
At The Heights, the renovation focused on the shared spaces you’ll use between classes. Grab a coffee in the lobby on your way to an 8 a.m., then head up to the study mezzanine to finish a lab report or book a conference room for your group project. On weekends, the clubroom’s lounge seating and hosting kitchen are ready for watch parties and dinners with your roommates.
Upgraded Amenities
Renovations are a chance to rethink shared spaces around what residents use most. At The Heights, that includes:
- Four conference rooms and four private study rooms on the study mezzanine
- A refreshed pool deck with new loungers, umbrellas and a jumbotron
- An outdoor pickleball court
- A sand volleyball court
- A fitness center with weights and cardio in one open space, plus a yoga studio, sauna and outdoor cold plunges
- A lounge for game days, movie nights and group projects
- A stand-up tanning bed
- Resident parking
When a game-day Saturday turns into a Sunday of catching up on coursework, you have room for both without leaving home.
See Exactly What You’re Signing For
With brand-new construction, you’re often signing based on renderings and a model unit. At a renovated community, the finished spaces are already there. You can walk the units, test the study spaces and check out the pool before you commit.
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Room for Bigger Friend Groups
If your group is too big for a 3-bedroom, you don’t have to split up. The Heights offers 4- and 5-bedroom layouts, including The Century and The Howdy, alongside 2- and 3-bedroom options for smaller groups.
Space to Spread Out
Floor plans at The Heights range from about 1,475 to more than 2,300 square feet, so there’s space for a real living room, a kitchen table that fits everyone and a bedroom you can actually study in. The Heights is also built as cottage-style homes clustered around the pool, not one big apartment tower. Layouts like The Century come with a private patio and an in-unit washer and dryer, so living here feels more like renting a house with friends than a typical apartment.
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Choosing where to live near Texas A&M is a big decision, but it gets easier once you know what you want. If refreshed interiors, upgraded amenities and room for your whole group sound like a good fit, a newly renovated apartment deserves a spot on your tour list.
Have questions or want to see the renovations in person? Contact our leasing team at The Heights College Station to book a tour. We’re happy to help you take the next step in your housing search.
Bailey Harris
Bailey Harris is the Leasing & Marketing Manager at The Heights. Born and raised in College Station, Bailey brings firsthand knowledge of the local community and Texas A&M area to help students find a place that feels like home. Outside of work, she enjoys watching a good show, soaking up the sun and trying fun new drinks around town.
Published On: October 16, 2026
Last Updated On: October 19, 2026