Cheap Homes for Rent in Huntsville, AL from $500 (117 Rentals)

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property at 4006 S Crestview Dr NW
$500

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Base Rent$500

Total Monthly Price$500
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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4006 S Crestview Dr NW

HuntsvilleAL35816
property at 3711 Glendale Ln NW
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3711 Glendale Ln NW

HuntsvilleAL35810
property at 2219 Euclid Rd NW
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

2219 Euclid Rd NW

HuntsvilleAL35810
property at 2210 Wharton Rd NW
$580

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Base Rent$580

Total Monthly Price$580
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2210 Wharton Rd NW

HuntsvilleAL35810
property at 3619 Patton Rd SW
$600 - $950
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3619 Patton Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
property at 3815 Mc Vay St SW
$650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3815 Mc Vay St SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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property at 2950 Hood Rd SW
$680 - $700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2950 Hood Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 2940 Hood Rd SW
$775 - $850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2940 Hood Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
property at 3911 Patton Rd SW
$795

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Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3911 Patton Rd SW, Unit 2

3911 Patton Rd SW
HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 3606 Mc Vay St SW
$850 - $950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3606 Mc Vay St SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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property at 3807 Mc Vay St SW
$850 - $900
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3807 Mc Vay St SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
property at 4101 Mc Vay St SW
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4101 Mc Vay St SW, Unit 4

4101 Mc Vay St SW
HuntsvilleAL35805
property at 4101 Mc Vay St SW
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4101 Mc Vay St SW, Unit 3

4101 Mc Vay St SW
HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 4302 Knight Rd SW
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4302 Knight Rd SW, Unit A

4302 Knight Rd SW
HuntsvilleAL35805
property at 416 Hillmont Dr NW
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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416 Hillmont Dr NW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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property at 203 Marinawoods Dr SE
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 11
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203 Marinawoods Dr SE, Unit 1

203 Marinawoods Dr SE
HuntsvilleAL35803
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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $549 to $4,681 with an overall median price of $1,409. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $875, UA Huntsville at $1,074, and West Huntsville at $1,100. 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$875$60040
UA Huntsville$1,074$600208
West Huntsville$1,100$600169
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,145$600264
Edgewater$1,207$822183
University Research Park$1,259$5591316
S Outer Madison Airport$1,311$850247
Indian Creek$1,318$6001605
Southwest Huntsville$1,332$850290
Outer Central$1,378$825602

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 $559. The Cove Apartments in the North Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$559
The Cove ApartmentsApt 2022BR,1BA$570
French Quarter ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$650
McVay Manor1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Newly Renovated Apartment Homes1 Bedroom S1BR,1BA$675
The Cottages at GlenviewGold StudioStudio,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 BDR Model at Belle Mor in the in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood starting from $1,437. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Huntsville Place starting at $695 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the University Research Park 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.
Belle Mor3 BDR3BR,2BA$0.89
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.56
A2(AJM-1) 1500 Ascent Trl NW2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.91
4414 Bonnell Dr NW2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.84
4101 McVay St SW2/12BR,1BA$0.93
Madison GardensTwo Bed - One Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Cottages at Indian Creek1x1 L1BR,1BA$0.90
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
The Overlook Apartment Homes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$0.89
The Cove ApartmentsApt 2022BR,1BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Huntsville?

There are currently 578 Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL with pricing that ranges from $549 to $4,681. There are also 736 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Huntsville ranging from $500 to $4,800.

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 $500 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,792.

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 $4,681, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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