College Station Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free

One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 3x penalties in College Station. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.

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College Station Security Deposit by Unit Size

Here are the amounts at College Station's current Fair Market Rents:

Unit Size	Median Rent	Max Deposit	Penalty Risk
Studio	$1,025/mo	No limit	$3,075
1-Bedroom	$1,082/mo	No limit	$3,246
2-Bedroom	$1,186/mo	No limit	$3,558
3-Bedroom	$1,649/mo	No limit	$4,947
4-Bedroom	$1,928/mo	No limit	$5,784

Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Brazos County.

Penalty Warning

If you fail to return the deposit within 30 days, a College Station tenant can sue for up to 3x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Tenant may recover 3x the wrongfully withheld amount plus $100 and attorney fees for bad faith

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How we built this calculator: Security Deposit Calculator rules are based on Texas state statutes (Tex. Prop. Code §92.001 et seq.). Default rent values come from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for the College Station area. Last updated: August 2026. This tool provides general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

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