Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, TX from $359 (52 Rentals)

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property at 148 Varsity Dr
$570 - $590
1 Bedroom Rentals
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148 Varsity Dr

HuntsvilleTX77340

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property at 712 Cline St
$599 - $775
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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712 Cline St

HuntsvilleTX77340
property at 700 Gray St
$775
1 Bedroom Rentals
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700 Gray St

HuntsvilleTX77320

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Glenwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

1976 QualityHuntsville, TX 77320
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109 Varsity
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 Varsity

109 Varsity DrHuntsville, TX 77340
Student Housing
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107 Varsity
1 Bedroom Apartments

107 Varsity

107 Varsity DrHuntsville, TX 77340

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Montgomery Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Meadows

2750 Montgomery RdHuntsville, TX 77340
Senior Living
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Live Oak - NEW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak - NEW

1610 Avenue OHuntsville, TX 77340
property at 1412 22nd St
$675
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1412 22nd St

HuntsvilleTX77340
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Blue Sky Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Sky Apartments

911 University AveHuntsville, TX 77320
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Fish Pond at Huntsville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fish Pond at Huntsville

176 FM 247Huntsville, TX 77320
Senior Living
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700 Gray St
1 Bedroom Apartments

700 Gray St

700 Gray StHuntsville, TX 77320
Student Housing

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600 Palm Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Palm Street

600 Palm StHuntsville, TX 77340
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Woodcreek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek

1235 Josey StHuntsville, TX 77340
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The Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

2450 Lake RdHuntsville, TX 77340
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Ridgewood West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood West

2830 Lake RdHuntsville, TX 77340
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property at 1312 16th St
$850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1312 16th St

HuntsvilleTX77340
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The Timbers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

144 Interstate 45 NHuntsville, TX 77320
Student Housing
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MPA Bldg E
2 Bedroom Apartments

MPA Bldg E

2455 Montgomery RdHuntsville, TX 77340

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Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$469
109 Varsity1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$560
University Club Huntsville1Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$569
University Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$569
Forest Gate Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$579
Hillside Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR, 1BA$589
The Heights5A5BR, 5BA$605
Paper Moon Apartments2 Bed Loft2BR, 1BA$629
Live Oak - NEW1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$630
The Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Sam Houston4 BR House4BR, 4BA$0.98
Bearkat Cottages3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR, 3BA$0.50
University Place Apartments3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR, 2.5BA$0.94
Encore at Sam Houston4BR/4BA4BR, 4BA$0.36
MPA Bldg E2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.00
Gateway at Huntsville2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$0.66
Paper Moon Apartments2 Bed Loft2BR, 1BA$0.76
600 Palm Street600 Palm Street - 22BR, 1BA$1.04
University Club Huntsville1Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.89
Hillside Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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