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Rental Market Trends in Huntsville, AL

What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?

$1,078/month

Average Rent

741 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Huntsville, AL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,078 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Huntsville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Huntsville average $948 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,078 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,309 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,562 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$948/month
528 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,078/month
741 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,309/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,562/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$893/month
276 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,434/month
601 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,705/month
687 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,223/month
850 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$852/month
230 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,105/month
273 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,041/month
657 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,143/month
349 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,302/month
375 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,928/month
556 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Huntsville, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $34 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Based on current rent prices, South Central Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal and Southwest Huntsville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Central Huntsville
$883/month
754 Sq Ft
Redstone Arsenal
$907/month
639 Sq Ft
Southwest Huntsville
$1,146/month
836 Sq Ft
Farley-Oakhurst Place
$1,168/month
762 Sq Ft
Indian Creek
$1,195/month
817 Sq Ft
University/Research Park
$1,233/month
774 Sq Ft
Dallas Mills-Five Points
$1,299/month
726 Sq Ft
West Huntsville
$1,449/month
724 Sq Ft
Old Town-Twickenham
$1,489/month
744 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntsville
$1,615/month
757 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Huntsville, Old Town-Twickenham and West Huntsville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Huntsville
$1,615/month
757 Sq Ft
Old Town-Twickenham
$1,489/month
744 Sq Ft
West Huntsville
$1,449/month
724 Sq Ft
Dallas Mills-Five Points
$1,299/month
726 Sq Ft
University/Research Park
$1,233/month
774 Sq Ft
Indian Creek
$1,195/month
817 Sq Ft
Farley-Oakhurst Place
$1,168/month
762 Sq Ft
Southwest Huntsville
$1,146/month
836 Sq Ft
Redstone Arsenal
$907/month
639 Sq Ft
South Central Huntsville
$883/month
754 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
$1,233/month
774 Sq Ft
Downtown Huntsville
$1,615/month
757 Sq Ft
West Huntsville
$1,449/month
724 Sq Ft
Indian Creek
$1,195/month
817 Sq Ft
Southwest Huntsville
$1,146/month
836 Sq Ft
Dallas Mills-Five Points
$1,299/month
726 Sq Ft
South Central Huntsville
$883/month
754 Sq Ft
Old Town-Twickenham
$1,489/month
744 Sq Ft
Farley-Oakhurst Place
$1,168/month
762 Sq Ft
Redstone Arsenal
$907/month
639 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 $1,078, you’ll want to make about $3,593 per month or $43,116 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 $948 - $1,562. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 9.1% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.

City

Huntsville, AL

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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.

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Apartment Averages

South Central Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Downtown Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Studio
-
$1,277/month
One Bedroom
$830/month
$1,513/month
Two Bedroom
$1,101/month
$2,044/month
Three Bedroom
$1,325/month
$2,926/month
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Apartment communities in Huntsville we think you'll love

The Villas at Old Monrovia

The Villas at Old Monrovia

1001 Cernan Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35806

$1,125 - $2,608

1-3 Beds

Seleno at Bridge Street

Seleno at Bridge Street

6854 Governors West NW,
Huntsville, AL 35806

$1,098 - $3,241

1-3 Beds

The Gabriel

The Gabriel

1542 Balch Rd,
Madison, AL 35757

$1,275 - $1,920 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Foundry at Stovehouse

The Foundry at Stovehouse

3700 Governors Dr SW,
Huntsville, AL 35805

$915 - $4,625

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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