
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, TX from $359 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Huntsville area of Huntsville.


University Place Apartments

Santa Fe Trails Apartments

115 Varsity Dr

148 Varsity Cir

University Club Huntsville

148 Varsity Dr

Forest Gate Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

58 TX-75
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Hillside Chateau Apartments

712 Cline St

525 12th St

700 Gray St

Woodhollow Apartments

The Vineyard at Sam Houston

1518 16th St

The Brazos Apartments

Rolling Brook

Highlands Townhomes
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626 University Ave

802 University Ave

Claridge Apartments

Heritage Pines

The Summit Apartments

1919 20th St

Heritage Estates at Huntsville

Glenwood Apartments

109 Varsity

107 Varsity
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Montgomery Meadows

Live Oak - NEW

1412 22nd St

811 B Sam Houston Ave

1229 20th St

Blue Sky Apartments

The Villages of Huntsville

Fish Pond at Huntsville

700 Gray St

105 Heatonville Dr
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Villages of Huntsville Senior

600 Palm Street

Woodcreek

The Pines

Ridgewood West

Millpond at Huntsville

1230 20th St

1312 16th St

The Timbers

MPA Bldg E
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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 | $641 | $469 | $850 |
| Downtown Huntsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $559 | $1,905 |
| Downtown Huntsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $500 | $2,093 |
| Downtown Huntsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $359 | $2,155 |
| Downtown Huntsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $604 | $399 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 52 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 Studio unit found at Santa Fe Trails Apartments priced from $469. 109 Varsity has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Trails Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $469 |
| 109 Varsity | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $560 |
| University Club Huntsville | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $569 |
| University Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $569 |
| Forest Gate Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $579 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR, 1BA | $589 |
| The Heights | 5A | 5BR, 5BA | $605 |
| Paper Moon Apartments | 2 Bed Loft | 2BR, 1BA | $629 |
| Live Oak - NEW | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $630 |
| The Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $689 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntsville, TX
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Huntsville area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4 BR House Model at The Village at Sam Houston in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Huntsville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Bearkat Cottages in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting at $699 with a $0.50 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Sam Houston | 4 BR House | 4BR, 4BA | $0.98 |
| Bearkat Cottages | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3BR, 3BA | $0.50 |
| University Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR, 2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Encore at Sam Houston | 4BR/4BA | 4BR, 4BA | $0.36 |
| MPA Bldg E | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| Gateway at Huntsville | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $0.66 |
| Paper Moon Apartments | 2 Bed Loft | 2BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| 600 Palm Street | 600 Palm Street - 2 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| University Club Huntsville | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Huntsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntsville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Huntsville is 109 Varsity which is listed at $560, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntsville costs $1,215.
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 58 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 $438 which is $777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Huntsville.
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