Cheap Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL from $400 (254 Rentals)

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Midtown Manor Aptartments
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$650 - $925
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$615 - $890
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$650 - $925
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Midtown Manor Aptartments

4419 Bonnell Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35816
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Briargreen Apartments
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$700 - $995
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$700 - $995
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$700 - $995
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Briargreen Apartments

4240 Briargreen DrHuntsville, AL 35802
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Candlewood Apartments
$710 - $890
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$710 - $890
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Candlewood Apartments

1208 Julia StHuntsville, AL 35816
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Chasewood Village
$750 - $950
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$690 - $890
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$60
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$750 - $950
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Chasewood Village

3636 Chasewood Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Knight Road Apartments
$785
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$735
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$785
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Knight Road Apartments

4041 Knight Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 03/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $599 to $4,890 with an overall median price of $2,036. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and Edgewater at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Huntsville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Redstone Arsenal$1,197$65033
UA Huntsville$1,407$650299
Edgewater$1,458$795198
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,511$650259
Mountain Brook$1,616$700384
North Huntsville$1,616$700853
S Outer Madison Airport$1,641$795285
University Research Park$1,648$6492025
Outer Central$1,653$940783
Dallas Mills Five Points$1,799$655785

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Overlook Apartment Homes in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $599. Waterford Square Apartment Homes in the Thornblade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$599
Waterford Square Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$599
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Villa Madrid2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$695
Briargreen Apartments1 Br efficiency1BR,1BA$700
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$700
Metro Huntsville1-Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$710
The Davis ApartmentsAlsace1BR,1BA$725
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Deluxe Model at Belle Mor Luxury Apartments in the in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,254 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the West Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.86
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Wilshire Park ApartmentsFloor Plan 53BR,2BA$0.94
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Ashbury Woods2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$0.93
1601 Sparkman Dr NWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Lakeshore Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$0.85
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.92

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Huntsville Overview

"The fourth largest city in the state, Huntsville, Alabama is a fantastic city located mostly in Madison County. The city is so great in fact that it boasts multiple nicknames, including ""Star of Alabama"" and ""Rocket City."" In close proximity to the Tennessee River, this city has a lot to offer including many great places to live with a variety of fun places to get out of the Huntsville apartment and enjoy. "

Why live in Huntsville, AL?

There are many reasons why one would want to live in this city. There are many things to do, and it is a great place for people to enjoy nature, with all of the parks that are located throughout Huntsville. The museums and historic districts make it a place where you can also have all of the educational experiences that you would want. There are also many festivals that take place throughout the year, and becoming immersed in Huntsville culture can be an invaluable experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Huntsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Huntsville is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in Huntsville is The Overlook Apartment Homes which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Huntsville costs $2,036.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Huntsville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 464 regular apartments in Huntsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Huntsville?

Cheap apartments in Huntsville have an average cost of $320 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntsville.

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