Sam Houston State is a large, growing public university with a student body that is overwhelmingly off-campus by choice and by necessity. With 78% of undergraduates living off campus and on-campus housing requiring first-year students to live on campus before moving out, there is a clear and predictable pipeline of upperclassmen looking for quality alternatives. The Armory is positioned directly on Sam Houston Avenue to capture that demand with a product that stands apart from the traditional rental market in Huntsville.
Huntsville is a university-driven market where SHSU enrollment of nearly 18,000 students anchors consistent housing demand. With the majority of students living off campus and limited purpose-built supply in the market, well-managed student housing assets here benefit from strong and predictable occupancy.
The Armory at Sam Houston is a purpose-built student housing community located on Sam Houston Avenue, putting residents within easy reach of campus, dining, and everything Huntsville has to offer. With 502 beds across 145 units, it is one of the largest and most well-positioned student housing communities serving SHSU – built for the way Bearkats actually live.
The Armory at Sam Houston is a 145-unit, 502-bed purpose-built student housing community serving Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. SHSU enrolls nearly 18,000 undergraduates, with 78% living off campus, creating a large and steady pool of students seeking quality off-campus housing options near campus.