Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $600 (58 Rentals)

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Red Brick Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Brick Court

2216 Memorial Pkwy NWHuntsville, AL 35810
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Chasewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

3602 Chasewood Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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The Grove at Governors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove at Governors

3009 Vanderbilt Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35801
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Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Huntsville area of Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Presbyterian Apartments priced from $605. Beaumont Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$605
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$720
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom no Study1BR,1BA$750
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$775
Stadium Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$810
Mirabeau ApartmentsJubilee Gold2BR,1BA$849
Garden Cove1x11BR,1BA$875
Channing Apartments EastOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$880
Avenue 6Studio IIStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, AL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Huntsville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at The Ridge at Watts Trail starting at $1,325 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Ridge at Watts Trail2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Imperial GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
900 Julia St NW, Unit B900 Julia St NW2BR,1BA$1.11
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.10
Garden CoveRENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.39
Mirabeau ApartmentsBeauregard Platinum2BR,1BA$1.43
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$1.31
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom no Study1BR,1BA$1.36
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

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Among neighborhoods in Huntsville, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Alabama and customized analysis for Central Huntsville, AL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood in Huntsville, AL

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Huntsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Huntsville is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Huntsville is Presbyterian Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntsville costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 32 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Huntsville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Huntsville have an average cost of $373 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.

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