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property at 4101 Mc Vay St SW

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4101 Mc Vay St SW, Unit 5

4101 Mc Vay St SW
HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 4302 Knight Rd SW

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4302 Knight Rd SW, Unit A

4302 Knight Rd SW
HuntsvilleAL35805

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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $600 to $4,625 with an overall median price of $1,934. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and West Huntsville at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Huntsville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Redstone Arsenal$1,209$65046
UA Huntsville$1,225$650259
West Huntsville$1,277$650220
Edgewater$1,415$792190
University Research Park$1,650$6001464
Indian Creek$1,671$6501744
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,671$650271
Farley Oakhurst Place$1,675$75022
S Outer Madison Airport$1,679$850273
Mountain Brook$1,695$750391

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Executive Lodge in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $599. The Overlook Apartment Homes in the University Research Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$600
McVay Manor1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Fern Parc1 Bed 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$666
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
The KensingtonA1R1BR,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.92 price per square foot Apollo Model at The Palladian at Promenade in the in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Belle Mor Luxury Apartments starting at $1,415 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palladian at PromenadeApollo3BR,2.5BA$0.92
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.87
Hawthorne at Lily FlaggHeritage3BR,2BA$0.95
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Coventry2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Hawthorne at the RidgeCapshaw2BR,2BA$0.91
4428 Bonnell Dr NW2 bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Madison GardensTwo Bed - One Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Fern Parc1 Bed 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Huntsville?

There are currently 540 Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,758. There are also 609 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Huntsville ranging from $650 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Huntsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Huntsville ranges from $650 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,238.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Huntsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Huntsville range from $899 to $5,758, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.