Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (61 Rentals)

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Oxford Townhomes
$760 - $1,254
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Oxford Townhomes

2516 12th St SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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property at 3806 Cobb Rd

$795 - $1,195

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3806 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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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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville South priced from $549. 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
Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville South1 BD1BR,1BA$549
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Metro Huntsville1-Bed Standard1BR,1BA$710
Newly Renovated Apartment Homes1 Bedroom S1BR,1BA$725
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$750
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Villa Madrid1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Huntsville, AL

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Huntsville area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Cottage Model at Country Club in the in the Thornblade neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value South Central Huntsville apartment is the Two Bedroom | One and a Half Bathroom Model at The Preserve at Crestwood starting at $1,049 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Medical District 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.
Country Club2 Bedroom Cottage2BR,1BA$1.09
The Preserve at CrestwoodTwo Bedroom | One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Castlewood ApartmentsCastlewood 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.18
3701 Dubose St SW3701 Dubose St SW1BR,1BA$1.00
Woodland Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Villa Madrid1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville South1 BD1BR,1BA$0.84
Oxford Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.22
Newly Renovated Apartment Homes1 Bedroom S1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville South which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in South Central Huntsville costs $1,816.

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 38 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 $292 which is $1,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Huntsville.

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