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property at 3806 Cobb Rd

$695

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3806 Cobb Rd

HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 3902 Cobb Rd

$695 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3902 Cobb Rd

HuntsvilleAL35805

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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 01/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $649 to $4,890 with an overall median price of $1,953. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and West Huntsville 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$1,195$65033
UA Huntsville$1,195$650265
West Huntsville$1,210$650242
Edgewater$1,440$795268
Mountain Brook$1,616$795428
North Huntsville$1,616$750902
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,633$650305
University Research Park$1,648$6491764
S Outer Madison Airport$1,666$795345
Outer Central$1,712$848823

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. Executive Lodge in the University Research Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. 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
Executive LodgeStudio1BR,1BA$620
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
The Wallace ApartmentsGold Studio SSStudio,1BA$672
Villa Madrid2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$695
French Quarters0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Waterford Square Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments in the in the West Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,254. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Huntsville Place starting at $690 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the University Research Park 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.
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.93
Wilshire Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Ashbury Woods2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$0.91
The Landing at Edgewater2-bedroom/2-bath Renovated w/flex space2BR,2BA$0.94
1601 Sparkman Dr NWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Hawthorne at the RidgeCapshaw2BR,2BA$0.92
Magnolia Place2BR2BR,1BA$0.83
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,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 $700.

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 $1,953.

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 462 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 $462 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntsville.

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