Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

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Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX

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Stephen F. Austin State University sprawls across 417 acres in the heart of historic Nacogdoches. This small-town atmosphere is a major draw for students, who appreciate the 18 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio. Founded in 1923, SFA began as a teacher's college. It is one of the state's four independent public universities. The Lumberjacks participate in NCAA Division I, with the football team part of the Football Championship Subdivision.

The city of Nacogdoches wraps around the university, which is in the heart of downtown. And while this small college town feels rural, it is conveniently located between Dallas and Houston, with about three hours to Dallas and two hours to Houston. North Street, which borders SFA on the west side, features a variety of shops and restaurants, most within easy walking distance of the university. Football fans wishing to cheer on the Lumberjacks may want to look for apartments near Homer Bryce Stadium, which is located near the intersection of East Austin Street and North University Drive.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Nacogdoches, TX is $609 for a studio, $808 for one bedroom, $1,007 for two bedrooms, and $1,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nacogdoches has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 312 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $609/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 611 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $808/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 863 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,007/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,175 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,379/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

33

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.

Schools

Central Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Nettie Marshall Academy Of Dual La

Public

Grades K-5

287 Students

Thomas J Rusk Academy Of Fine Arts

Public

Grades K-5

504 Students

Fredonia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

Raguet Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

419 Students

Central Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

278 Students

McMichael Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,390 Students

Mike Moses Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

669 Students

Central Heights High School

Public

Grades 9-12

338 Students

Nacogdoches High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,772 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mast Arboretum
  • Mize Azalea Garden
  • Pineywoods Native Plant Center

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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 September 2025.