Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Oxford Townhomes
$760 - $1,254
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oxford Townhomes

2516 12th St SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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property at 3902 Cobb Rd

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3902 Cobb Rd

HuntsvilleAL35805

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4110 Jamison Dr SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4110 Jamison Dr SW

4110 Jamison Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Merrimack Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrimack Village

3807 Thomas Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Parkside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

3033 Drake AveHuntsville, AL 35805
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Chasewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

3602 Chasewood Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Cottages at 3004
Studio Apartments

Cottages at 3004

3004 Clopton StHuntsville, AL 35805
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Knight Road Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knight Road Apartments

4041 Knight Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Villa Madrid
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Madrid

3902 Cobb Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Mayfair Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Towers

4701 Whitesport CirHuntsville, AL 35801
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4300 Knight Rd SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4300 Knight Rd SW

4300 Knight Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Silverstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverstone Apartments

4110 Triana BlvdHuntsville, 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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Huntsville area of Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Newly Renovated Apartment Homes priced from $675. Hunters Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Central Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newly Renovated Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$675
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Metro Huntsville1-Bed Standard1BR,1BA$710
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Cottages at 3004RenovatedStudio,1BA$749
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Reserve at Fairway Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$750
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Villa Madrid1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Huntsville, AL

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Huntsville area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at The Preserve at Crestwood in the in the Medical District neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value South Central Huntsville apartment is the Willow - 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Spring Branch Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the West Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at CrestwoodThree Bedroom | Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Spring Branch ApartmentsWillow - 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Castlewood ApartmentsCastlewood 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.18
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
3701 Dubose St SW3701 Dubose St SW1BR,1BA$1.00
Silverstone ApartmentsPlatinum One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
The Reserve at Fairway Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Villa Madrid1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.22

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, and the greater Huntsville area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Huntsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Huntsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Huntsville is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Huntsville is Hunters Ridge which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in South Central Huntsville costs $1,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central 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 16 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central Huntsville?

Cheap apartments in South Central Huntsville have an average cost of $211 which is $1,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Huntsville.

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