FAQs
Leasing
Nope! You don’t have to schedule a tour to visit The Harbor – walk-ins are always welcome. If you do decide to schedule a tour, you can do so HERE. We would love to show you around!
If this is your first time signing a lease, we understand it can feel a little overwhelming. Here’s a simple step-by-step breakdown of what to expect:
1. Submit Your Application
Apply online through our website. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
2. We’ll Reach Out
One of our community specialists will contact you within one business day via phone or text message to guide you through the next steps.
3. Application Processing
We’ll review your credit score, payment history, any accounts in collections, and conduct a background check. This usually takes 24 hours.
4. SSN Verification (Sometimes Needed)
If you don’t have a credit history, Experian may not be able to verify your Social Security Number. If that happens, we may need to manually confirm it.
You can either stop by our office with your Social Security Card, or securely upload a photo of it via our messaging system.
5. Complete Pet Screening
Everyone fills this out—even if you don’t have a pet!
- No pets? Just select “No Pet.”
- Have a pet? Fill out a profile for them.
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA)? Submit your ESA documents for verification through PetScreening. Once approved, your animal will be labeled as a Support Animal.
6. Sign Your Lease
You’ll get your lease via email. You’ll have 72 hours to sign it—after that, it will expire.
7. Guarantor Agreement
Your guarantor (usually a parent or guardian) will receive a separate email with their contract to sign online.
8. You’re Officially In!
Once your lease is signed, your spot is locked in for the 2027–2028 lease term. Congrats! 🎉
Your rent at The Harbor includes every utility except electricity: gig fiber internet, water, and sewer, plus access to all amenities and a staff that is here to help whenever you need us.
Electricity is the only utility you pay. We manage it in-house and charge your resident portal an equal share of your apartment’s monthly electric usage, so there are no accounts to set up.
You have two options for your security deposit at The Harbor: pay a security deposit of 1.5 times your base rent, or register with Obligo as a security deposit alternative.
With Obligo, you pay an annual service fee instead of putting your full deposit down in cash. Your fee is personalized and based mainly on the security deposit amount for your home, along with details about the property. You’ll see your exact fee once you complete Obligo’s qualification process, so you can decide which option works best for you.
When you move out, you’re responsible for returning your home in the same condition you received it. If any painting, cleaning, or repair beyond normal wear and tear is still needed after you move out, Obligo pays those charges to The Harbor on your behalf and then collects the balance from you.
It works just like a security deposit, except you don’t have to put all the cash down up front.
We love animals! Here’s a video of a bulldog puppy rolling down a hill to prove it. You’re welcome.
Since animals can sometimes be, well, animals, here’s what to know before your pet moves in:
- Pet rent: $25 per month
- Pet fee: a one-time, non-refundable $325 fee (we don’t charge a pet deposit)
- PetScreening: register your pet through PetScreening for a $25 fee
Want to leave us so soon? Traditionally, we exclusively offer 12-month leases that run from August 1st through July 19th of the following year. However, there are some rare circumstances where 6-month leases come available. Feel free to contact our leasing office to see what might currently be available.
The Harbor comes fully equipped with energy efficient appliances, a stainless-steel fridge, oven/stove, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Your living area will have a luxury couch and chair, coffee table, barstools and media console. Your bedroom will have a full-size bed frame along with a premium memory foam mattress, study desk with chair and a dresser.
Yes! We use roommate matching to match groups and individuals so everyone can live in their desired floor plan.
It is our goal that everyone feels comfortable in their home. If you think you will feel uncomfortable living with someone new, we advise you to not utilize this service, as there is no guarantee that your new roommate(s) will meet all of your preferences.
View details of the Residents Benefits Package here.
Piñata turns rent day into rewards day. With Piñata’s Resident Rewards program, you’ll earn gift cards and substantial savings just for signing up. Pay rent on time to earn Piñata Points, redeemable for discounts and virtual gift cards in the Piñata Marketplace via the mobile app or their website.
Shortly after you’ve signed your lease and moved into your home, you’ll receive an email from Piñata. Simply follow the instructions to access your rewards account.
You’ll be greeted with an initial reward of Piñata Points which you can use for in-app purchases or towards virtual gift cards to retailers like Amazon, Target, Apple, and more! You’ll receive additional rewards with greater usage and with each timely rent payment.
Log into the Piñata app or website to view your rent due date and amount. Watch your Piñata Points grow with each on-time payment, and redeem them for rewards in the Marketplace tab whenever you’re ready.
The Harbor’s lease is binding and cannot be broken. If you cannot live at The Harbor after signing your lease, you will need to re-let. Please call the leasing office for information on re-letting.
Harbor residents get free entry to The Cove at BearX, and you can bring two guests for free every time you go. The Cove has a massive lazy river, a ProFlow surf machine, a swim-up bar, and yard games. The Harbor and The Barracks are the only communities with access.
The Cove is seasonal. It’s traditionally open from March to September, with longer hours from May to August, and it’s heavily weather-dependent. Check thecove.bearx.com for current hours.
No. The cable wakeboard park at The Cove is closed indefinitely.
Current Residents
Rent is due on the 1st of each month. If any part of rent is still unpaid two full days later, an initial late fee of 5% of the monthly rent is added on the 4th, plus $10 for each additional day until it’s paid in full. Total late fees for a month never exceed 10% of that month’s rent.
Rent can be paid ONLINE through your tenant portal via electronic check, credit card, or debit card for a small convenience fee. It’s a great idea for everyone to go ahead and set up auto-payments to avoid any late fees.
All mail will be available for pick up in the leasing office. For packages specifically, we utilize a service called Parcel Pending. This service will notify you via automatic text message when you receive a package.
You don’t! Electricity is the only utility you pay, and we manage it in-house. We receive the electric bill and charge your resident portal an equal share of your apartment’s monthly usage. Internet, water, and sewer are included in your rent.
Guest parking is located at the very top of The Harbor parking garage. The section is clearly marked with “Visitor Parking” signs. View a Parking Map HERE.
Please submit all maintenance requests through Property Meld.
For after-hours emergency maintenance requests, please call (979) 243-5124.
Emergencies Include:
- Major water leaks or flooding
- A power outage affecting your whole unit
- A fire or gas leak – call 911 first!
- No heat in extreme weather
- Locked out of unit
Quick Facts
The essentials about The Harbor at The Barracks, all in one place.
- At a glance
- Fully furnished 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with a private bathroom in every bedroom. Electricity is the only utility you pay. Built in 2022, with a fitness center and private study rooms. From $695 per bedroom.
- What it is
- Fully furnished student apartments in a four-story building with elevators, inside The Barracks neighborhood
- Address
- 3695 General Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845
- Distance to campus
- 2.8 miles from Texas A&M
- Bus routes
- Stop in The Cove parking lot: Route 34 (Fish Camp) and Route 41 (Good Bull), plus Route 40-41 on breaks, nights, and weekends
- Opened
- August 2022
- Managed by
- The Arena Group, which also manages The Barracks townhomes
- Floor plans
- Lady Bird 2×2 (918 sq ft), Grapevine 3×3 (1,181 sq ft), Belton 3×3 (1,189 sq ft), Conroe 4×4 (1,517 sq ft)
- Rent
- Per bedroom, starting at $695, on an individual lease. See all costs
- Included in rent
- Furniture, a 65" TV, in-unit washer and dryer, gig fiber internet, water, and sewer
- You pay separately
- Electricity (about $15–$30 a month), $35.95 Resident Benefits Package, $15 valet trash
- Bathrooms
- A private bathroom for every bedroom
- Building
- Controlled access, elevators, on-site fitness center, private study spaces, and a private balcony with every apartment (private patio on the first floor)
- Parking
- Surface lot free, covered garage $35 a month, preferred-entrance space $20 a month
- Neighborhood
- Exclusive access to The Cove at BearX, eight community parks, two dog parks, 13+ miles of trails
- Pets
- Welcome: $25 a month, $325 one-time fee, $25 PetScreening. No pet deposit.
- Lease term
- 12 months, August 1 through July 19
- Leasing office
- (979) 810-0244 · Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm · Closed Sunday
- Tours
- Schedule a tour online or walk in during office hours
More details: Monthly cost breakdown · The Harbor vs. The Barracks · For parents & guarantors