Aggieland offers a wide variety of student housing options for Texas A&M students. Narrowing down your housing search can be difficult with communities offering a diverse range of amenities, pricing and locations. Regardless, there is something for everyone, and it’s important to find a space that is more than just a place to sleep.
At The Jay, we have helped hundreds of students navigate their TAMU housing search successfully. While The Jay offers spacious floor plans, a full suite of amenities and a location in the heart of Texas A&M’s nightlife, we understand the need to explore all your options before making a final decision. If you are considering The Jay, you may also be considering Ion in your housing search.
To help you feel confident in your search for housing, we have put together a review of Ion based on what students in College Station are typically looking for.
The Basics
Address: 711 University Dr, College Station, TX 77840
Neighborhood: Northgate District
Year Built: 2018
Number of Beds: 816
Number of Stories: 15
Distance from Campus: 2-minute walk to campus
Ion Location
Located at 711 University Drive, Ion sits at the crossroads of campus life and off-campus entertainment with Northgate, Century Square and Texas A&M’s Engineering Quad minutes away.
Ion’s residents enjoy a short walk to campus, easy highway access and living moments away from Aggieland’s late night social hub.
Ion Amenities
Ion provides residents with a variety of amenities, including:
- A 6th floor pool deck, hot tubs and theater screen with private cabanas
- A fitness center with yoga, boxing and spin areas
- A clubroom with gaming area and TV lounge
- Grilling areas and fire pit lounges
- Private study rooms
- A dog park
- A cafe
- On-site garage parking
Each apartment comes fully furnished and includes finishes such as:
- Stainless steel appliances
- Quartz countertops
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Wi-Fi included
- Walk-in closets available
- Hardwood-style flooring
Ion Parking
Ion offers on-site garage parking for an additional monthly fee. Spaces at most student apartments, including the Ion, are usually limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to plan ahead if you are planning to bring your car on campus.
Ion Floorplans & Pricing
Ion offers one-bedroom through six-bedroom unit layouts with rates as low as $900 and as high as $2,200 per person per month at the time of publication. Inside each unit is fully furnished with the listed residential amenities. Pricing is subject to change. You can find current availability and rates on Ion’s floor plans page.
Now that you know more about Ion we hope we’ve helped you as you continue your search for home in College Station
If you want to learn more about living in College Station or have any questions about The Jay, contact our leasing team. We are happy to help!
Audrey
Audrey is a Property Marketing Intern for The Jay. She's a senior at Texas A&M University, majoring in Communications. Her favorite drink to order is an iced matcha latte with lavender syrup!
Published On: May 13, 2026
Last Updated On: June 22, 2026