Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sam Houston State University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Huntsville

$910/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntsville is $910 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntsville

122

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntsville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 3% 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 $905, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $853 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

5%

1 bedroom

$849

-

8%

2 bedroom

$994

-

3%

3 bedroom

$1,189

-

14%

4 bedroom

$779

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$994

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,189

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$779

Last year

19%

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

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

561 Bowers Blvd #3694 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

3 beds

2 baths

$649

3001 Brook Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

$650/room in house in quiet neighborhood

3001 Brook Dr #NA, Huntsville, TX 77340

3 beds

2 baths

$650

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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 $910 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntsville?

Average rent prices in Huntsville have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Huntsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntsville is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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 $36,000/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).