Republic at Sam Houston
1300 Smither Dr,
Huntsville, TX 77340
$399 - $1,105
Studio - 4 Beds
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX Area Guide
A fine institution worthy of its legendary namesake
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $691 for a studio, $1,006 for one bedroom, $1,100 for two bedrooms, and $1,371 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$691/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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672 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,006/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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923 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,100/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,188 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,371/month
Average Rent
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
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 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
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
375 Students
Public
Grades K-5
603 Students
Huntsville Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
827 Students
Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
Scott Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
591 Students
Public
Grades K-8
375 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
904 Students
Texas Online Preparatory Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
1,941 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Texas Online Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,100 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,797 Students
Premier High School Of Huntsville
Public
Grades 9-12
95 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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