Texas Southern University

Houston, TX

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Texas Southern University - Houston, TX

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One of the nation’s largest historically black universities, Texas Southern University offers an array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations. Founded in 1927, Texas Southern transforms students into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders in their local, national, and global communities. TSU boasts a diverse faculty as well as an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more.

Texas Southern is spread across a sprawling 150-acre campus in the heart of Houston, America’s fourth largest city. The university calls the Greater Third Ward home, however, nearby Montrose, Midtown, and Downtown are also full of apartments available for rent. Convenience to Interstates 45 and 69 allows for simpler commutes from longer distances.

NCAA Division I Tigers athletic teams, top-notch facilities, and more than 80 student organizations contribute many events and activities that keep the TSU campus buzzing. Some of Houston’s major attractions are within close proximity to campus, including the Museum District, Houston Zoo, and Herman Park. Options for weekend trips are plentiful with Galveston, Austin, and San Antonio all within a three-hour drive from campus.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,076 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,851 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 527 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,076/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 722 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,049 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,851/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

West University Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,114 Students

10
out of 10

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

1,063 Students

10
out of 10

Rummel Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

822 Students

10
out of 10

Frostwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

798 Students

10
out of 10

Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion

Public

Grades PK-8

739 Students

10
out of 10

Memorial Middle

Public

Grades 6-9

1,281 Students

10
out of 10

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

1,063 Students

10
out of 10

Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion

Public

Grades PK-8

739 Students

10
out of 10

Spring Branch Academic Institute

Public

Grades K-9

145 Students

10
out of 10

Lanier Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,434 Students

9
out of 10

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

1,063 Students

10
out of 10

Early College Academy At Southridge

Public

Grades 9-12

377 Students

10
out of 10

Debakey High School For Health Prof

Public

Grades 9-12

916 Students

9
out of 10

Kerr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

804 Students

9
out of 10

Perfor & Vis Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

786 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Houston
  • Hermann Park
  • Cockrell Butterfly Center
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Houston Zoo

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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