FAQs
Our Sales and Leasing Office is located in The Barracks at 514 Deacon Drive West, College Station, 77845. When coming from the South Holleman entrance, our office will be immediately on your left. CLICK HERE for the link on Google Maps.
Nope! You don’t have to schedule a tour to visit The Barracks – walk-ins are always welcome. If you do decide to schedule a tour, you can do so HERE or you can simply walk-in and visit our Sales & Leasing Office at 514 Deacon Drive West, College Station, 77845. 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 from Blue Moon. 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 through Blue Moon.
8. You’re Officially a Townhomie!
Once your lease is signed, your spot is locked in for the 2025–2026 lease term. Congrats! 🎉
The answer is… kind of…
Rent DOES include:
- Expanded Cable with ShowTime
- High-speed internet
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Full Service lawn care
Here’s what you and your roommates will be responsible for on your own:
- Electricity
- Water
- Trash services
Rent is due on the 1st of each month, with a grace period of 2 days. So let’s say you decide to pay on the 4th of the month–a late fee of $50 will be charged to your account. After that, it’s an additional $10 fee for each day that the balance remains on your account until the outstanding balance (including fees) is paid in full.
Rent can be paid:
ONLINE via electronic check, credit card, or debit card: Your tenant portal will allow you to make rent payments with an e-check (ACH) for free, or with a credit/debit card for an additional convenience fee. It’s a great idea for everyone (including yourself) to go ahead and set up auto-payments to avoid any late fees.
In person: You are more than welcome to drop off a check or money order made out to “The Barracks” or “The Barracks Management” at the front desk in our leasing office. For drop offs after normal hours, feel free to use the drop box located at the front door. We do NOT accept cash.
You have two options when it comes to security deposits at The Barracks. You can either pay a security deposit of 1.5x your rent OR register with Obligo as a security deposit alternative.
Obligo charges a service fee of 12.5% of your security deposit annually. When you move out, you are responsible for returning the unit to the same condition you received it. If any painting, cleaning, or repair outside of “normal wear and tear” is still necessary after you move out, Obligo will pay these charges on your behalf to The Barracks and then collect the balance from you.
It operates EXACTLY how a security deposit would… you just 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.
Since animals can sometimes be, well, animals, we do require you to create a PetScreening account and pay monthly pet rent.
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 lovely United States Postal Service owns and maintains all mailboxes located here at The Barracks. In order to get your mailbox key, take a copy of your lease to the Bryan Post Office (located at 2121 E William J Bryan Pkwy in Bryan) and a set of keys will be issued to you for a fee. Much like everywhere else, FedEx and UPS packages will be shipped straight to your front door.
You don’t! We’ve already taken care of it. We manage utilities in-house, so you will not be responsible for paying any fees associated with setting up utilities. Instead, we will receive all your utility bills and charge your resident portal with an equal share of your home’s monthly utility usage.
We’ve got you! We’ve mapped out the dimensions for the following floor plans:
Yes! We use roommate matching to match groups and individuals so everyone can live in their desired floor plan.
If needed, we will send you a roommate matching form so we can learn what you’re looking for in a roommate. We’ll use these preferences to match you with the best person we can find.
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.
Please keep your pets inside and make sure your yard is accessible until 4pm on the day it is being mowed.
MONDAY: Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Capps, Wakewell, General (3300-3414, 3416, 3418, 3420, 3422)
TUESDAY: Cullen, Airborne, Deacon (203-315), Travis Cole (3102, 3104, 3106)
WEDNESDAY: Gunner, Old Ironsides, Baby Bear, Commando, Deacon (400-516)
THURSDAY: Travis Cole, Kimber, Armored, Tang Cake, General (3415-3525), Deacon (101-141)
FRIDAY: Papa Bear, Hayes, Momma Bear, Cain, Newcomb, Knox, Goldilocks
- Renters Insurance – You’re automatically added to our master insurance policy. We’ve secured a industry-leading value policy from an A-rated carrier. You are required to have renter’s insurance at The Barracks.
- Monthly Air Filter Replacements and Installation – We’ll purchase and install a fresh filter in your home every month.
- Credit Building – You can now build your credit by renting too! Boost your credit score each time you pay rent on time. We retroactively report your on-time payments to the credit bureaus for up to 24 months.
- Resident Rewards Program – Earn rewards points whenever you pay your rent on time! These points can be used to buy gift cards on the Piñata online marketplace. You should receive a welcome email from Piñata with a link to download their app to your smart device.
- Identity Protection – $1M for all adult leaseholders, complete with a US-based Identity Restoration Specialist.
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.