The Villas at Old Monrovia
1001 Cernan Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35806
1-3 Beds | $1,199 - $2,586
Rental Market Trends in Huntsville, AL
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,089/month.
Rent in Huntsville is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,089/month
Average Rent
741 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.6%
Change / Year
6,872
Available Apartments
Huntsville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Huntsville average $941 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,089 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,298 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average $1,571 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Huntsville, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Huntsville, AL
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
13%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
45%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?
Based on current rent prices, South Central Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal and Farley-Oakhurst Place 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, West Huntsville and Old Town-Twickenham 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 $1,089, you’ll want to make about $3,630 per month or $43,560 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 27.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $941 - $1,571. You can expect to pay 1.1% more for groceries, 9.3% less for utilities, and 4.3% 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.
View the Huntsville Area GuideStudio
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$1,272/month
One Bedroom
$882/month
$1,547/month
Two Bedroom
$1,155/month
$2,059/month
Three Bedroom
$1,332/month
$2,947/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Huntsville?
The average rent in Huntsville is $1,089 per month, which is 34.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Huntsville?
The average rent for a house in Huntsville, AL is $1,725 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Huntsville?
The average rent for a townhome in Huntsville, AL is $1,334 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Huntsville?
The average rent for a condo in Huntsville, AL is $858 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Huntsville?
Rents in Huntsville, AL are decreasing, with prices down 0.6% year-over-year and $6 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Huntsville?
In Huntsville, AL, 45% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.