Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

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Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX Area Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Nacogdoches, TX is $689 for a studio, $865 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $1,532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nacogdoches has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 308 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $689/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 610 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $865/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 868 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,190 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,532/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

Stephen F Austin State University

Public

Grades K-5

252 Students

Central Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Nettie Marshall Academy Of Dual La

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

Thomas J Rusk Academy Of Fine Arts

Public

Grades K-5

504 Students

Fredonia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-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 February 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.