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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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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. 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$655
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$720
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$775
Stadium ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom- Under $900- Minutes to Redst...1BR,1BA$810
Mirabeau ApartmentsJubilee Gold2BR,1BA$849
Channing Apartments EastOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$880
Imperial GardensModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$884
The Lofts at Dallas MillStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Garden CoveGARDEN 11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, AL

As of December 29, 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 Two Bedroom One Bath L Model at Cabana starting at $999 with a $0.91 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.
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
CabanaTwo Bedroom One Bath L2BR,1BA$0.91
The Ridge at Watts TrailThe Summit/Piedmont2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Castlewood ApartmentsCastlewood 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
Imperial GardensModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Monte Sano Terrace1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.10
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$1.31
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

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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 $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 $1,950.

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 $550 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!