
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (106 Rentals)
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Executive Lodge

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Midtown Manor Aptartments

3815 Mc Vay St SW

Presbyterian Apartments

Innovation Flats at Research Park

3806 Cobb Rd

French Quarters

3813 SW Triana Blvd

Laurelwood
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Candlewood Apartments

Metro Huntsville

The Davis Apartments

Madison Gardens

Newly Renovated Apartment Homes

Imperial Gardens

Apollo Ridge

1505 Barrington Rd NW

4902 Cotton Row NW

4500 Bonnell Dr NW
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Autumn Wood Apartments

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Chasewood Village

1403 Ascent Trail NW

Summer Tree

3422 Glen Park Cir NW

4514 Bonnell Dr NW

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Knight Road Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

2714 7th Ave SW
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Central Heights

4101 Mc Vay St SW

Royal Pines

Norwood

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Axis at Rocket City

1511 Halston Cir NW

4906 Cotton Row NW

4914 Cotton Row NW

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Brixworth at Bridge Street

Arbor Park

Cabana

Coventry

Highland Pointe

Woodland Park Apartments

4918 Cotton Row NW

Ashford Terrace

The Reserve at Research Park

The Kensington
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University Research Park, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Research Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Research Park Studio Apartments | $1,127 | $649 | $2,100 |
| University Research Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $650 | $3,183 |
| University Research Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $750 | $3,002 |
| University Research Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,080 | $4,890 |
| University Research Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $800 | $2,120 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Research Park Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL.
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Cheapest Available University Research Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Research Park area of Huntsville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Overlook Apartment Homes priced from $599. Midtown Manor Aptartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Apartment Homes | 1 bed 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Midtown Manor Aptartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Presbyterian Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Villa Madrid | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $695 |
| Innovation Flats at Research Park | The Kepler | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Metro Huntsville | 1-Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Newly Renovated Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom S | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Davis Apartments | Alsace | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Madison Gardens | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Imperial Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, AL
As of March 01, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,254 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the West Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Research Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody Place | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Oxford Townhomes and Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Wilshire Park Apartments | Floor Plan 5 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Huntsville Place | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| 1601 Sparkman Dr NW | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Lakeshore Crossing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 1424 Ascent Trl NW, Unit B | 1424 Ascent Trl NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Madison Gardens | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Central Heights | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Midtown Manor Aptartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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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 $599, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $1,648.
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 120 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 $572 which is $1,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.
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