Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (176 Rentals)

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$710 - $890
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Candlewood Apartments

1208 Julia StHuntsville, AL 35816
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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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3902 Cobb Rd

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4112 17th St SW

HuntsvilleAL35805

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University Research Park, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Research Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Research Park area of Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Executive Lodge priced from $579. The Overlook Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$579
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$589
McVay Manor1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Newly Renovated Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$675
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$685
Ashford TerraceOne bed - One bath1BR,1BA$699
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, AL

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $0.96 price per square foot Three Bedrooms Model at Dunwoody Place in the in the University Research Park neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Huntsville Place starting at $690 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the University Research Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Research Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dunwoody PlaceThree Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.96
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Wilshire Park ApartmentsGarden Home3BR,2BA$1.01
The Bridges in Research Park2 x 22BR,2BA$0.98
Lakeshore Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
4101 McVay St SW2/12BR,1BA$0.93
The KensingtonB1THR2BR,1BA$0.81
Madison GardensTwo Bed - One Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
3701 Dubose St SW3701 Dubose St SW1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Huntsville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Research Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Research Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Research Park is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Research Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Research Park is The Overlook Apartment Homes which is listed at $589, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Research Park?

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 48 regular apartments in University Research Park 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 University Research Park?

Cheap apartments in University Research Park have an average cost of $886 which is $764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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