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Rental Market Trends in Huntsville, AL

What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?

$1,067/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,067 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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, $1,067 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,292 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,564 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$926/month
527 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,067/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,292/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,564/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$814/month
514 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,345/month
623 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,721/month
591 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,235/month
939 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$936/month
144 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,124/month
307 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,799/month
841 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,307/month
235 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,892/month
611 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Huntsville, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $25 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Based on current rent prices, Rutledge Heights, Parkway Estates and Plantation South Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rutledge Heights
$716/month
676 Sq Ft
Parkway Estates
$849/month
611 Sq Ft
Plantation South Condominiums
$849/month
611 Sq Ft
University Park Estates
$894/month
653 Sq Ft
South Central Huntsville
$926/month
728 Sq Ft
Sherwood Park
$949/month
722 Sq Ft
Steeplechase
$954/month
700 Sq Ft
Westbury Estates
$997/month
767 Sq Ft
Lily Flagg Acres
$1,065/month
786 Sq Ft
Southwest Huntsville
$1,194/month
832 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Based on current rent prices, West Lawn, Providence and Downtown Huntsville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Lawn
$1,613/month
795 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,512/month
794 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntsville
$1,495/month
753 Sq Ft
Old Town-Twickenham
$1,494/month
744 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,441/month
760 Sq Ft
Research Commons
$1,345/month
830 Sq Ft
Westview
$1,332/month
718 Sq Ft
Dallas Mills-Five Points
$1,292/month
731 Sq Ft
Willow Springs
$1,292/month
701 Sq Ft
Indian Creek
$1,274/month
835 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University/Research Park
$1,258/month
777 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntsville
$1,495/month
753 Sq Ft
West Huntsville
$1,266/month
684 Sq Ft
Indian Creek
$1,274/month
835 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,512/month
794 Sq Ft
Southwest Huntsville
$1,194/month
832 Sq Ft
Dallas Mills-Five Points
$1,292/month
731 Sq Ft
Research Commons
$1,345/month
830 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,441/month
760 Sq Ft
West Lawn
$1,613/month
795 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntsville, AL?

Because the average rent in Huntsville is $1,067, you’ll want to make about $3,556 per month or $42,672 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 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Huntsville is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $926 - $1,564. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 9.1% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.

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Huntsville, AL

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Liam at Hays Farm

401 Haysland Rd SW,
Huntsville, AL 35802

$1,319 - $2,779 Total Monthly Price

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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