Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (49 Rentals)

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Oxford Townhomes
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$760 - $1,254
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Oxford Townhomes

2516 12th St SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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3701 Dubose St SW
$800
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3701 Dubose St SW

3701 Dubose St SWHuntsville, AL 35805

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property at 505 Ward Ave NE

$1,075 - $1,750

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505 Ward Ave NE

HuntsvilleAL35801
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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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The Gallery
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gallery

2500 9th Ave SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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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 Avenue 6 priced from $457. Presbyterian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue 6Corner StudioStudio,1BA$457
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$734
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$750
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom - Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$760
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$775
CabanaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Stadium ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom- Apartments Near UAH & Redsto...1BR,1BA$810
The Foundry at StovehouseS2Studio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, AL

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Huntsville area is the $1.18 price per square foot Castlewood 2/1.5 Model at Castlewood Apartments in the in the West Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown Huntsville apartment is the 3701 Dubose St SW Model at 3701 Dubose St SW starting at $800 with a $1.00 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.
Castlewood ApartmentsCastlewood 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.18
3701 Dubose St SW3701 Dubose St SW1BR,1BA$1.00
Imperial GardensModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Monte Sano Terrace1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.10
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom - Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.19
512 Oshaughnessy Ave NE, Unit Unit A512 Oshaughnessy Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.39
CabanaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$1.36

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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!

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 $871.

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 $2,381.

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 31 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 $266 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.

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