Encore at Sam Houston
1410 Nottingham St,
Huntsville, TX 77340
$449
4 Beds
Sam Houston State University is one of the oldest public universities in Texas, located about an hour north of Houston in the small city of Huntsville. Students at SHSU account for a huge portion of the population in Huntsville, and the university is certainly the focal point of the community.
Originally founded as a teachers’ college, education remains the most popular major, although the banking, performing arts, mathematics, and criminal justice programs are highly regarded as well. True to the institution’s namesake, the university also offers a unique selection of courses in Texas Studies.
The south side of campus is where you’ll find most of the main university buildings; the neighborhoods near this area are full of great apartments, condos, and rental houses to fit any budget, making it easy to find an affordable place to live with convenient access to whatever part of campus you’ll be frequenting.
Iconic Austin Hall was dedicated by Sam Houston in 1851
Cheer on the Bearkats basketball team at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $688 for a studio, $986 for one bedroom, $1,087 for two bedrooms, and $1,333 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Studio
423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$688/month
Average Rent
1 BR
673 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$986/month
Average Rent
2 BR
927 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,087/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,254 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,333/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Public
Grades K-4
603 Students
Huntsville Intermediate School
Public
Grades 5-6
827 Students
Public
Grades K-4
488 Students
Scott Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
591 Students
Samuel Houston Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
437 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
904 Students
Texas Online Preparatory Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
1,941 Students
Public
Texas Online Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,100 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,797 Students
Public
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