Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (179 Rentals)

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Candlewood Apartments
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$710 - $890
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Candlewood Apartments

1208 Julia StHuntsville, AL 35816
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Oxford Townhomes
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$760 - $1,254
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Oxford Townhomes

2516 12th St SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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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 Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville South priced from $457. The Overlook Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue 6 - Luxury Apartments Downtown Huntsville SouthCorner StudioStudio,1BA$457
The Overlook Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath large1BR,1BA$580
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$700
Metro Huntsville1-Bed Standard1BR,1BA$710
Newly Renovated Apartment Homes1 Bedroom S1BR,1BA$725
The Wallace ApartmentsGold StudioStudio,1BA$725
Imperial GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, AL

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $0.92 price per square foot Triple Crown Model at MAA Providence Main in the in the University Research Park neighborhood starting from $1,183. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the Townhome Model at Wilshire Park Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $0.94 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.
MAA Providence MainTriple Crown3BR,2BA$0.92
Wilshire Park ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2BA$0.94
Huntsville Place4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Lakeshore Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
4428 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A4428 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.84
4424 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit C4424 Bonnell Dr NW2BR,2BA$0.84
1502 Barrington Rd NW, Unit B1502 Barrington Rd NW2BR,2BA$0.86
1506 Ascent Trl NW1506 Ascent Trl NW2BR,2BA$0.86
4101 McVay St SW2/12BR,1BA$0.85
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96

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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 $734.

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 $580, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $1,745.

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 118 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 $425 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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