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Huntsville, TX Area Guide

A surprisingly peaceful college town on the edge of natural beauty

University Nature Hiking Exciting Diverse

Huntsville sits along Interstate 45 in eastern Texas about 70 miles north of Houston. This small yet characterful college town is home to Sam Houston State University, giving Huntsville a vibrant and energetic feel. The city isn’t overrun with bar crawl culture, however. Proximity to Sam Houston National Forest also gives Huntsville a prominent outdoorsy feel that many residents appreciate. There’s a diverse mix of rentals ranging from the spacious and single-family variety to more modern apartment communities that are perfect for students. Downtown Huntsville is home to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, as well as the bulk of the city’s retail and restaurants offerings. Students and outdoor lovers looking for a laid-back locale, look no further.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $713 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,105 for two bedrooms, and $1,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,013/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$1,525/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,216/month
1,007 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Huntsville, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

29 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Vista Academy Of Huntsville

Public

Grades K-8

Mance Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Holliday Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Huntsville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Holliday Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sam Houston State University Planetarium
  • Huntsville State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.