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Huntsville, TX

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A surprisingly peaceful college town on the edge of natural beauty

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Huntsville sits along Interstate 45 in eastern Texas about 70 miles north of Houston. This small yet characterful college town is home to Sam Houston State University, giving Huntsville a vibrant and energetic feel. The city isn’t overrun with bar crawl culture, however. Proximity to Sam Houston National Forest also gives Huntsville a prominent outdoorsy feel that many residents appreciate. There’s a diverse mix of rentals ranging from the spacious and single-family variety to more modern apartment communities that are perfect for students. Downtown Huntsville is home to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, as well as the bulk of the city’s retail and restaurants offerings. Students and outdoor lovers looking for a laid-back locale, look no further.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $717 for a studio, $918 for one bedroom, $1,065 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$918/month
656 Sq Ft
House
$1,664/month
314 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,108/month
126 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

29

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

Huntsville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

603 Students

6
out of 10

Scott Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

591 Students

5
out of 10

Stewart Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

488 Students

4
out of 10

Samuel Houston Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

437 Students

4
out of 10

Huntsville Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

827 Students

3
out of 10

Texas Online Preparatory Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,941 Students

6
out of 10

Mance Park Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

904 Students

5
out of 10

Holliday Unit

Public

Rating Unavailable

Texas Online Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,100 Students

6
out of 10

Huntsville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,797 Students

3
out of 10

Holliday Unit

Public

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

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 February 2025.