Lamar Florida
990 W Florida St,
Beaumont, TX 77705
$800 - $900
2-3 Beds
Area Guide
Lamar University Beaumont, TX
A storied institution in southeast Texas
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Lamar University is a rapidly-growing institution that distinguishes itself by its commitment to providing a well-rounded education to every student that passes through its halls. While many of the university’s academic facilities have earned high praise from national publications, the engineering program in particular is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, specializing in training students to participate in Texas’ huge energy and chemical industries. Lamar occupies a mostly residential corner of Beaumont, about four miles southeast of the city’s historic Downtown district. Apartments, condos, and rental houses within easy walking distance of the campus tend to be quite affordable, with many units available for under $700 per month. For your off-hours, downtown is full of great things to do. Suga’s Deep South Cuisine and Jazz Club is a local favorite, serving up southern favorites like shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and Pecan Waffles with live music on the side. Houston is only about an hour away, putting all the attractions of America’s 4th-largest city at your fingertips.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Beaumont, TX is $782 for a studio, $953 for one bedroom, $1,189 for two bedrooms, and $1,524 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beaumont has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$782/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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679 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$953/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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979 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,189/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,181 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,524/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lamar University - Beaumont, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Lamar University - Beaumont, TX (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lamar University - Beaumont, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Grades PK-8
559 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
216 Students
Hamshire-Fannett Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
622 Students
Hamshire-Fannett Intermediate School
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Grades K-5
275 Students
Regina Howell Elementary School
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682 Students
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Grades PK-8
559 Students
Hamshire-Fannett Middle School
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Grades 6-8
469 Students
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
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1,206 Students
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Grades 6-8
709 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
709 Students
Beaumont ISD Early College High School
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Grades 9-12
321 Students
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Public
Grades PK-12
1,206 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,245 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
202 Students
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† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.