Republic at Sam Houston
1300 Smither Dr,
Huntsville, TX 77340
$399 - $890
Studio - 4 Beds
Area Guide
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
A fine institution worthy of its legendary namesake
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Bearkats
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.
Explore the College
Iconic Austin Hall was dedicated by Sam Houston in 1851
Cheer on the Bearkats basketball team at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $574 for a studio, $965 for one bedroom, $1,068 for two bedrooms, and $1,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$574/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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644 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$965/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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915 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,068/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,208 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,459/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
380 Students
Huntsville Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
831 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
661 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Scott Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
874 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
380 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,297 Students
Texas Online Preparatory Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
2,050 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Premier High School Of Huntsville
Public
Grades 9-12
67 Students
Texas Online Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,227 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,881 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 September 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.