Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sam Houston State University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Huntsville

$884/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntsville is $884 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,016 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntsville

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntsville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sam Houston State University, TX

Average rent prices in Huntsville have decreased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Sam Houston State University, TX

Rent prices in Huntsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntsville is $877, whereas a house costs $1,315. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

18%

1 bedroom

$839

-

3%

2 bedroom

$975

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,249

-

9%

4 bedroom

$734

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$839

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$734

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sam Houston State University, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Sam Houston State University, TX

108 Varsity Dr #3636 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

Apartments in Huntsville ..urban retreat – lush landscaping

108 Varsity Dr #3636, Huntsville, TX 77340

4 beds

4 baths

$634

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5056 Sam Houston Ave #4461 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

reduced rents very nice living in Huntsville

5056 Sam Houston Ave #4461, Huntsville, TX 77340

4 beds

4 baths

$642

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
561 Bowers Blvd #3694 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

3 beds

2 baths

$649

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
525 12th St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Huntsville

2 beds

1 bath

$665

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Sam Houston State University, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Huntsville rental market.

How much is rent in Huntsville?

The average rent in Huntsville is $884 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntsville?

Average rent prices in Huntsville have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Huntsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntsville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,016 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Huntsville, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).