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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $605 to $25,475 with an overall median price of $2,099. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and Outer Redstone Arsenal at $650. 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$1,095$65041
UA Huntsville$1,319$650168
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,478$650278
Edgewater$1,608$875265
Farley Oakhurst Place$1,647$84934
S Outer Madison Airport$1,729$875348
Southwest Huntsville$1,867$875528
South Central Huntsville$1,869$699519
Medical District$1,940$605515
Thornblade$1,952$699477

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Presbyterian Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood priced from $605. Madison Gardens in the UA Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $632. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$605
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$632
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$692
French Quarters0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom no Study1BR,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Rooms for Rent - Huntsville, AL!Room1BR,$700
Metro Huntsville1-Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.97 price per square foot Jackson Model at Parallel 36 @ Liberty in the starting from $1,999. 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.
Parallel 36 @ LibertyJackson4BR,2.5BA$0.97
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Madison GardensThree Bd - 1.5 Bth TH3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.56
Wilshire Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Ashbury Woods2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$0.97
1601 Sparkman Dr NWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
4428 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A4428 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.89
4424 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit C4424 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.89
Torrance Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.94

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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.

Huntsville, AL
Population: 197,318

Ranked #123

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Huntsville, AL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Huntsville, AL

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 $710.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in Huntsville is Madison Gardens which is listed at $632, while the average apartment in Huntsville costs $2,099.

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 282 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 $358 which is $1,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntsville.

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