
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $600 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Huntsville area of Huntsville.


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Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Huntsville Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $655 | $1,658 |
| Downtown Huntsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $695 | $3,183 |
| Downtown Huntsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $805 | $2,865 |
| Downtown Huntsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,185 | $3,707 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Beaumont Place Apartments | 1bed room | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Imperial Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, AL
As of February 20, 2026 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 The Summit/Piedmont Model at The Ridge at Watts Trail starting at $1,105 with a $1.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Townhomes and Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| The Ridge at Watts Trail | The Summit/Piedmont | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Castlewood 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Cabana | Two Bedroom One Bathroom S | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Imperial Gardens | Modern One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Monte Sano Terrace | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Candlewood Apartments | 1 Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Garden Cove | GARDEN 1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Beaumont Place Apartments | 1bed room | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Chasewood Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Huntsville is The Avenue which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntsville costs $2,799.
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 30 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 $309 which is $2,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.
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