
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison County, AL from $400 (200 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Madison County.


The Overlook Apartment Homes

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4402 Saundralane Dr NW, Unit 4

Executive Lodge

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Midtown Manor Aptartments

3815 Mc Vay St SW

Presbyterian Apartments

Innovation Flats at Research Park

French Quarters

3813 SW Triana Blvd
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3806 Cobb Rd

3902 Cobb Rd SW

3813 Triana Blvd SW

3902 Cobb Rd

Hunters Ridge

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Briargreen Apartments

Laurelwood

3410 Elizabeth St NW

Metro Huntsville

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Candlewood Apartments
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Beaumont Place Apartments

Redstone Station Apartments

The Davis Apartments

Madison Gardens

Imperial Gardens

Apollo Ridge

Autumn Wood Apartments

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Chasewood Village

4902 Cotton Row NW

4500 Bonnell Dr NW
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1505 Barrington Rd NW

1403 Ascent Trail NW

Summer Tree

3422 Glen Park Cir NW

4514 Bonnell Dr NW

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Knight Road Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

Malibu at Martin Apartments

Windscape Homes

Central Heights
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2714 7th Ave SW

4101 Mc Vay St SW

708 Maysville Rd NE

Royal Pines

Garden Cove

Axis at Rocket City

Country Club

Fern Parc

3702 Squaw Valley Dr SW

1511 Halston Cir NW
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Madison County, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Studio Apartments | $1,132 | $599 | $1,764 |
| Madison County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $650 | $2,495 |
| Madison County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $700 | $2,977 |
| Madison County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,049 | $4,890 |
| Madison County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $800 | $3,420 |
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Cheapest Available Madison County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison County, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Overlook Apartment Homes in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $599. Waterford Square Apartment Homes in the Thornblade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Apartment Homes | 1 bed 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Waterford Square Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Midtown Manor Aptartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Presbyterian Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Villa Madrid | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $695 |
| Innovation Flats at Research Park | The Kepler | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Briargreen Apartments | 1 Br efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Metro Huntsville | 1-Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Beaumont Place Apartments | 1bed room | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison County, AL
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison County area is the $0.86 price per square foot Copeland Model at Angela's Ridge of New Hope in the starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Madison County apartment is the 2 Deluxe Model at Belle Mor Luxury Apartments starting at $1,455 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela's Ridge of New Hope | Copeland | 4BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Belle Mor Luxury Apartments | 2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Oxford Townhomes and Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Huntsville Place | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| 1601 Sparkman Dr NW | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 4428 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A | 4428 Bonnell Dr NW | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 4438 Bonnell Dr NW, Unit A | 4438 Bonnell Dr NW | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| 1424 Ascent Trl NW, Unit C | 1424 Ascent Trl NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Madison Gardens | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Midtown Manor Aptartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison County is under $720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison County?
The cheapest apartment in Madison County is The Overlook Apartment Homes which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Madison County costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison County?
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 203 regular apartments in Madison County 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 Madison County?
Cheap apartments in Madison County have an average cost of $257 which is $2,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison County.
Expert Rental Resources
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