Fountain Hill Apartments
702 Santee St,
Prairie View, TX 77446
$595 - $1,100 | Studio - 2 Beds
Prairie View A&M University was founded in 1876 and remains dedicated to enabling students of diverse economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to realize their full potential as a historically black university. PVAMU is committed to achieving excellence and relevance in teaching, research, and public service while providing a high-quality educational experience to students who attain self-sufficiency and professional competencies upon graduation.
Plenty of apartments are available for rent in Prairie View as well as in nearby Hempstead and Waller. Convenient access to U.S. 290 allows for simple commutes and travels from the PV campus.
Campus is a lively place to be, with NCAA Division I Panthers games, more than 90 student organizations, volunteer opportunities, intramural sports, and a wide range of events and activities happening on a regular basis. The city of Prairie View offers a rural, small-town appeal within close proximity to several larger cities. Prairie View sits one hour northwest of Houston, two hours southeast of Austin, and three hours northeast of San Antonio.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Prairie View, TX is $632 for a studio, $874 for one bedroom, $1,046 for two bedrooms, and $1,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prairie View has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Studio
232 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$632/month
Average Rent
1 BR
444 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$874/month
Average Rent
2 BR
701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,046/month
Average Rent
3 BR
951 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,300/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
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.
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