Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Oxford Townhomes
$760 - $1,254
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oxford Townhomes

2516 12th St SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Red Brick Court
Studio to 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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property at 2108 Hill St NW

$850

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2108 Hill St NW

HuntsvilleAL35810
property at 1219 Grace St NW

$995

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1219 Grace St NW

HuntsvilleAL35801
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Juniper Row
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Row

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 $655. Candlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$710
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$750
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Stadium ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom- Apartments Near UAH & Redsto...1BR,1BA$810
Mirabeau ApartmentsJubilee Gold2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, AL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Huntsville area is the $1.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bathroom M Model at Cabana in the in the West Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Downtown Huntsville apartment is the Castlewood 2/1.5 Model at Castlewood Apartments - Huntsville, AL starting at $1,100 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the West 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.
CabanaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom M2BR,1BA$1.01
Castlewood Apartments - Huntsville, ALCastlewood 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.18
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Autumn Wood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Monte Sano Terrace1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
512 Oshaughnessy Ave NE, Unit Unit A512 Oshaughnessy Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.39
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$1.36
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.29

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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!

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 $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntsville costs $1,968.

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 22 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 $394 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.

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