The University of Texas, Tyler

Tyler, TX

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The University of Texas, Tyler - Tyler, TX Area Guide

Serving East Texas since 1971

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Although a relatively new addition to the University of Texas family, UT Tyler has grown into a major contributor to the state’s academic community since opening its doors in 1971. Academically, UT Tyler is best known for its programs in engineering and nursing, as well as its Honors Program. The university is located in the southeastern suburbs of Tyler, a thriving city of over 100,000 people in the east Texas lake country. The UT Tyler campus is mostly surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods, with a few large shopping centers and a multiplex movie theater just to the west. The Oil Palace Agency arena is nearby as well, hosting concerts and special events throughout the year. The Downtown district exhibits a charming small-town vibe, with historic storefronts housing popular restaurants, bars, galleries, and entertainment venues. When you want to get out of town, Dallas is only about 90 minutes away, and both Houston and Austin are easily within weekend trip distance.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tyler, TX is $831 for a studio, $1,042 for one bedroom, $1,270 for two bedrooms, and $1,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tyler has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 469 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $831/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 681 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,042/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,004 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,270/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,328 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,558/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Birdwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

477 Students

Caldwell Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-8

593 Students

UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler

Public

Grades K-12

378 Students

Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

756 Students

Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

685 Students

Birdwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

477 Students

Caldwell Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-8

593 Students

UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler

Public

Grades K-12

378 Students

Three Lakes Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

873 Students

Moore Mst Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,113 Students

Tyler Isd Early College High S

Public

Grades 9-12

402 Students

UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler

Public

Grades K-12

378 Students

Tyler Legacy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,594 Students

Cumberland Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

580 Students

Tyler Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

582 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Southside Park
  • Discovery Science Place
  • Caldwell Zoo
  • Faulkner Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tyler Pounds Regional

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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 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.