
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (56 Rentals)
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3804 Colonial Park Cir SW

3806 Cobb Rd

3813 SW Triana Blvd

3902 Cobb Rd SW

3813 Triana Blvd SW

3902 Cobb Rd

Hunters Ridge

Metro Huntsville

The Reserve at Fairway Hills
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Beaumont Place Apartments

Redstone Station Apartments

Chasewood Village

3701-3703 Fairview St SW

Knight Road Apartments

2714 7th Ave SW

Country Club

Stadium Apartments

Arbor Park

Woodland Park Apartments
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3925 Highridge Dr SW

4117 Triana Blvd SW

3813 Trian Blvd

3813 Triana Blvd

The Preserve at Crestwood

Garden Cove

Mural at Stovehouse

4302 Knight Rd SW

The Avenue

The Gallery
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4110 Jamison Dr SW

Merrimack Village

Parkside Village

3902 Cobb Rd SW

Chasewood Apartments

4008 Hunters Ridge Dr SW

3701 Fairview St SW

3703 Fairview St SW

2950 Hood Rd SW

2903 Elmore Rd SW
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Mayfair Towers

2021 Highridge Dr SW

3929 Highridge Dr SW

Mirabeau Apartments

2014 Colony Dr SW

Silverstone Apartments

4300 Knight Rd SW

3801 SW Triana Blvd

2225 Golf Rd SW

906 Appleby St NW
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South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Huntsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Huntsville Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $599 | $2,250 |
| South Central Huntsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $695 | $1,855 |
| South Central Huntsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $785 | $2,865 |
| South Central Huntsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,095 | $3,105 |
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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 Waterford Square Apartment Homes priced from $599. Villa Madrid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable South Central Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Square Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Villa Madrid | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $695 |
| Hunters Ridge | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Metro Huntsville | 1-Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| The Reserve at Fairway Hills | 2021 Highridge Dr SW | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Beaumont Place Apartments | 1bed room | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Redstone Station Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Chasewood Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Knight Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Country Club | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Huntsville, AL
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Huntsville area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments in the in the West Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,254. The second greatest value South Central Huntsville apartment is the 2 Bedroom Cottage Model at Country Club starting at $1,199 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Thornblade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Townhomes and Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Country Club | 2 Bedroom Cottage | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Preserve at Crestwood | Two Bedroom | One and a Half Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Castlewood 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Woodland Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Knight Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Silverstone Apartments | Platinum One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Reserve at Fairway Hills | 2021 Highridge Dr SW | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Redstone Station Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hunters Ridge | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Huntsville?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Huntsville is Waterford Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in South Central Huntsville costs $1,925.
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 31 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 $287 which is $1,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Huntsville.
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