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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 10/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $649 to $3,979 with an overall median price of $2,059. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and Edgewater at $850. 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$65037
UA Huntsville$1,294$650330
Edgewater$1,526$850295
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,526$650281
Farley Oakhurst Place$1,625$84935
S Outer Madison Airport$1,696$850384
Southwest Huntsville$1,778$850522
Medical District$1,942$655811
Thornblade$1,953$699628
South Central Huntsville$2,089$699832

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Midtown Manor Aptartments in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $650. Presbyterian Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$692
French Quarters0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Briargreen Apartments1 Br efficiency1BR,1BA$700
Rooms for Rent - Huntsville, AL!Room1BR,$700
Metro Huntsville1-Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$710
The Reserve at Fairway Hills2021 Highridge Dr SW1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.78 price per square foot 9005 Mahogany Row SE Model at 9005 Mahogany Row SE, Unit A in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the Bliss - Classic Model at Magnolia Pointe at Madison starting at $1,106 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Outer Redstone Arsenal 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.
9005 Mahogany Row SE, Unit A9005 Mahogany Row SE2BR,2.5BA$0.78
Magnolia Pointe at MadisonBliss - Classic3BR,2BA$0.82
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.56
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.93
Wilshire Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
1601 Sparkman Dr NWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
4428 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A4428 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.89
4432 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit B4432 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.90
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$0.88

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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 $715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in Huntsville is Midtown Manor Aptartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Huntsville costs $2,059.

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 277 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 $409 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntsville.

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