Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, TX from $300 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1403 14th St

$795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1403 14th St

HuntsvilleTX77340

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property at 1304 21st St

$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1304 21st St

HuntsvilleTX77340

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Glenwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

1976 QualityHuntsville, TX 77320
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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
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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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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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The Timbers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

144 Interstate 45 NHuntsville, TX 77320
Student Housing

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights5A5BR,5BA$605
Live Oak - NEW1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$630
University Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$669
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$669
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
Woodhollow ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$789
The Vineyard at Sam HoustonSpanish Garden 1x1 Small1BR,1BA$789
Hillside Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$819
Claridge ApartmentsRenovated 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$895
Heritage Pines2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas on Sycamore4BR/4BA4BR,4BA$0.28
Encore at Sam Houston4BR/4BA4BR,4BA$0.36
The West HillThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.37
Heritage Estates at HuntsvilleB12BR,2BA$0.95
Gateway at Huntsville2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.73
The Quarters2x22BR,2BA$0.78
The Heights2A2BR,2BA$1.05
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Hillside Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodhollow ApartmentsA-11BR,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.

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