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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $605 to $25,475 with an overall median price of $2,082. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $650, UA Huntsville at $650, and Farley Oakhurst Place at $849. 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$1,195$65051
UA Huntsville$1,319$650183
Farley Oakhurst Place$1,320$84939
Outer Redstone Arsenal$1,478$650324
Edgewater$1,583$875302
S Outer Madison Airport$1,729$875387
South Central Huntsville$1,857$699538
Southwest Huntsville$1,867$875557
West Huntsville$1,931$650165
Medical District$1,940$605542

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Presbyterian Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood priced from $605. Madison Gardens in the UA Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $632. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$605
Madison GardensOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$632
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$692
French Quarters0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom no Study1BR,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Rooms for Rent - Huntsville, AL!Room1BR,$700
Metro Huntsville1-Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.84 price per square foot C1 Model at The Alexandria in the in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,254 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the West Huntsville 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 AlexandriaC13BR,2BA$0.84
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Madison GardensThree Bd - 1.5 Bth TH3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.56
Wilshire Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Bridge Pointe ApartmentsWillow2BR,2BA$0.89
1601 Sparkman Dr NWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
4428 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A4428 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.89
4424 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit C4424 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.89
Torrance Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.94

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Huntsville, AL
Population: 197,318

Ranked #123

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Huntsville, AL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Huntsville?

There are currently 515 Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL with pricing that ranges from $605 to $25,475. There are also 454 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Huntsville ranging from $500 to $4,900.

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 $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

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 $999 to $25,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $779.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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