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Apartment Project Launched Near RELLIS Campus

Construction is underway on a new 279-unit development in the BioCorridor to meet rising housing demand.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Construction

Apartment Project Launched Near RELLIS Campus

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Developers have begun construction on The James, a new 279-unit apartment project located on a 47-acre site within the BioCorridor. The development is situated near the Texas A&M University RELLIS campus and the Health Science Center.

Why it matters

The project addresses a critical need for housing driven by local university enrollment and an influx of high-tech employers in the area. Strong population growth projections suggest the region will require significant new infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of residents.

The James project spans 47 acres and features 279 total apartments. This development arrives as the surrounding sub-market anticipates a 44% population growth over the next decade.

The players

Texas A&M University

A public research university with more than 80,000 students that serves as a primary economic driver in the region.

The James

A 279-unit apartment development currently under construction in the BioCorridor that serves as the second phase of the CamWesT Crossing project.

CamWesT Crossing

A multi-phase mixed-use development project that began with the completion of an office building in 2019.

The details

Crews broke ground on the apartment complex earlier this year, marking the second phase of the larger CamWesT Crossing development. The first phase, a four-story office building, was successfully completed in 2019.

Timeline

  1. The initial phase of CamWesT Crossing was completed in 2019.

  2. Regional growth has averaged 2% annually over the past five years.

  3. Construction crews officially broke ground on The James earlier in 2026.

  4. The first residents are expected to move into the units by February 2027.

  5. The local sub-market is projected to grow by 44% over the next decade.

Market Landscape

This project follows the trend of high-density housing development designed to support the rapid expansion of the Brazos Valley region. By positioning itself near the RELLIS campus, the developer is directly competing for the housing market share generated by Texas A&M University enrollment.

Residents can anticipate an increase in available housing inventory near major employers and the university within the next few years. This addition to the local supply aims to mitigate pressure on the rental market as the regional student and workforce populations continue to climb.

The takeaway

The rapid expansion of the regional workforce and student body is triggering a surge in high-density development. Prospective renters in the area should monitor upcoming move-in dates to plan for potential shifts in local housing availability.

What happens next

The first residents are scheduled to move into the apartment complex by February 2027.

Further reading

Learn more about local development and building projects in our Bryan Construction section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Kbtx.

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