The Villas at Old Monrovia
1001 Cernan Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35806
$1,110 - $3,123
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Huntsville, AL
What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?
$1,054/month
Average Rent
739 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,054 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Huntsville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Huntsville, you can expect to pay about $926 per month for a studio, $1,054 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,296 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,576 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Huntsville, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $37 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
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Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?
Based on current rent prices, Buena Vista Estates, Huntsville Park and Parkway Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Huntsville, Old Town-Twickenham and Providence are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville.
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Which Huntsville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Huntsville with the most apartments available are University/Research Park, Downtown Huntsville and West Huntsville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntsville, AL?
Because the average rent in Huntsville is $1,054, you’ll want to make about $3,513 per month or $42,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Huntsville, AL is 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Huntsville is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $926 - $1,576. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 9.5% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.
How does Huntsville, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Huntsville, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,196/month
One Bedroom
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$1,391/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,926/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,754/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.