Cheap Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, TX from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Glenwood Apartments

1976 QualityHuntsville, TX 77320
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Montgomery Meadows

2750 Montgomery RdHuntsville, TX 77340
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Huntsville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Huntsville$1,259$44981

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, TX is a Studio unit found at University Place Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood priced from $519. Santa Fe Trails Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $519. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$519
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$519
Paper Moon ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$549
The Vineyard at Sam HoustonSpanish Garden 1x1 Small1BR,1BA$589
The Heights5A5BR,5BA$605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, TX

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4BR/4BA Model at Encore at Sam Houston in the in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting from $449. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Avenue Townhomes starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore at Sam Houston4BR/4BA4BR,4BA$0.34
Avenue Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Hillside Chateau Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.79
The Heights2A2BR,2BA$1.05
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Ridgewood WestOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Forest Gate Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
University Club Huntsville1Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97
The Vineyard at Sam HoustonBarcelona 1x1 Large FREE ELECTRIC & INTERNET1BR,1BA$1.14
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.27

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Huntsville Overview

Huntsville is a city of over 35,000 people, located 70 miles north of Houston on I-45. This attractive college town boasts a rich history that attracts visitors. It offers residents as peaceful, rural-influenced life with convenient access to both major cities, National Forests, and the Gulf Coast.

Why live in Huntsville, TX?

This warm, friendly town has a lot to offer residents. History buffs will love visiting the home of Sam Houston, as well as learning about rural handicrafts, prison life in generations past, and the stories of local veterans. People who appreciate the outdoors can enjoy year-round fun. The town offers a number of safe, well-kept parks and walking trails, a nearby National Forest, and fun on the water at Lake Livingston. Housing ranges in budget from highly affordable apartments in Huntsville near the university to more luxurious options in the outskirts or near attractions like the Raven Nest Golf Club..

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Huntsville, TX

Ranked #803

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Huntsville, TX

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30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Huntsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Huntsville is under $829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in Huntsville is The Vineyard at Sam Houston which is listed at $589, while the average apartment in Huntsville costs $1,259.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 39 regular apartments in 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 Huntsville?

Cheap apartments in Huntsville have an average cost of $559 which is $700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntsville.

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