
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, TX from $300 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Huntsville area of Huntsville.


168 Varsity Cir

152 Varsity Cir

155 Varsity Dr

1976 Quality Blvd, Unit 16

58 TX-75

University Place Apartments

Santa Fe Trails Apartments

Paper Moon Apartments

The Oaks Apartments
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Forest Gate Apartments

Woodhollow Apartments

The Vineyard at Sam Houston

1403 14th St

Hillside Chateau Apartments

University Club Huntsville

Highlands Townhomes

1231 Sycamore Ave

The Brazos Apartments

Claridge Apartments
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700 Gray St

Heritage Pines

The Summit Apartments

1304 21st St

Rolling Brook

Ranch at Huntsville

626 University Ave

The West Hill

1239 20th St

Heritage Estates at Huntsville
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Glenwood Apartments

Montgomery Meadows

Live Oak - NEW

915 University Ave

Blue Sky Apartments

The Villages of Huntsville

Fish Pond at Huntsville

Villages of Huntsville Senior

2812 Angier Rd

119 Louis Davis Dr
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519 McGuire Ln

Woodcreek

The Pines

Ridgewood West

Cedarwood Apartments

University Heights

818 University Ave

The Timbers

1961 Quality Blvd

520 McGuire Ln
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Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Huntsville Studio Apartments | $1,029 | $575 | $1,499 |
| Downtown Huntsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $509 | $1,719 |
| Downtown Huntsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $555 | $1,931 |
| Downtown Huntsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $625 | $2,115 |
| Downtown Huntsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $603 | $399 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Huntsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Huntsville area of Huntsville, TX is a 5 Beds unit found at The Heights priced from $605. Live Oak - NEW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights | 5A | 5BR,5BA | $605 |
| Live Oak - NEW | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| University Place Apartments | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Santa Fe Trails Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $669 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Woodhollow Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| The Vineyard at Sam Houston | Spanish Garden 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Claridge Apartments | Renovated 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Heritage Pines | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, TX
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Huntsville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4BR/4BA Model at Villas on Sycamore in the in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting from $444. The second greatest value Downtown Huntsville apartment is the 4BR/4BA Model at Encore at Sam Houston starting at $479 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas on Sycamore | 4BR/4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.28 |
| Encore at Sam Houston | 4BR/4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.36 |
| The West Hill | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.37 |
| Heritage Estates at Huntsville | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Gateway at Huntsville | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| The Quarters | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| The Heights | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Woodhollow Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Huntsville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Huntsville is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Huntsville is Live Oak - NEW which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntsville costs $1,164.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 90 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Huntsville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Huntsville have an average cost of $556 which is $608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.
Expert Rental Resources
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