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The Beacon

4515 Bonnell Dr, Huntsville, AL 35816

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    $899 - $1,099

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    700 - 900 sq ft

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Discover comfortable, convenient living at The Beacon Apartments, offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Huntsville, Alabama. Ideally located at 4515 Bonnell Drive NW, The Beacon puts residents close to some of Huntsville's largest employers, universities, shopping destinations, and entertainment while providing an affordable place to call home. If you're searching for apartments near Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, or the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), The Beacon offers a convenient location for work, school, and everyday life. Residents also enjoy quick access to I-565, US-72, Bridge Street Town Centre, Downtown Huntsville, and many of the shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations throughout the Rocket City. Choose from thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom Huntsville apartments with spacious living areas and practical features designed for everyday comfort. The community offers renovated apartment options along with desirable amenities including a swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center, clubhouse, outdoor grilling areas, playground, tennis court, and pet-friendly spaces. Whether you're relocating to Huntsville, working near Redstone Arsenal or Research Park, attending UAH, or simply looking for a well-connected apartment community, The Beacon combines location, value, space, and convenience. Live close to everything Huntsville has to offer at The Beacon Apartments. Schedule a tour today and find your next home in the Rocket City.

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Highlights

  • Tennis Court
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Fireplace
  • Sundeck
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

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Starting at $899 1 Bed 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft $250 Deposit
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Starting at $899 1 Bed 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft $250 Deposit
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    price $899
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    price $1,099
    square feet 900
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0
  • Dogs
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $300 - $600
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $40
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $500
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  • Cats
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $300 - $600
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $40
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $500
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      $0
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Lease Options

  • 12 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1985
  • 220 units/2 stories

About The Beacon

Discover comfortable, convenient living at The Beacon Apartments, offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Huntsville, Alabama. Ideally located at 4515 Bonnell Drive NW, The Beacon puts residents close to some of Huntsville's largest employers, universities, shopping destinations, and entertainment while providing an affordable place to call home. If you're searching for apartments near Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, or the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), The Beacon offers a convenient location for work, school, and everyday life. Residents also enjoy quick access to I-565, US-72, Bridge Street Town Centre, Downtown Huntsville, and many of the shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations throughout the Rocket City. Choose from thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom Huntsville apartments with spacious living areas and practical features designed for everyday comfort. The community offers renovated apartment options along with desirable amenities including a swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center, clubhouse, outdoor grilling areas, playground, tennis court, and pet-friendly spaces. Whether you're relocating to Huntsville, working near Redstone Arsenal or Research Park, attending UAH, or simply looking for a well-connected apartment community, The Beacon combines location, value, space, and convenience. Live close to everything Huntsville has to offer at The Beacon Apartments. Schedule a tour today and find your next home in the Rocket City.

The Beacon is an apartment community located in Madison County and the 35816 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Huntsville City School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 1BR-Premium Renovation
  • 1BR-Renovation
  • 1st Floor
  • 2x1-Premium Renovation
  • 2x1-S+H Renovation
  • 2x2-Premium Renovation
  • 2x2-S+H Renovation
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Views*
  • Walk in Closets*

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  • Saturday, 10am - 4pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Clubhouse

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Gated
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

Walk-In Closets

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Indoor Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
4515 Bonnell Dr, Huntsville,
AL 35816
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City - Huntsville

For over half a century, Huntsville has been associated with the development and testing of rockets for space exploration. This idyllic community in the Appalachian foothills of northern Alabama is a powerhouse of high-tech innovation for both civilian and military applications, with Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center driving the local economy. Living in the Huntsville area, you are likely to hear sounds from helicopters and rocket engines on a fairly regular basis.

The city’s intellectual values extend into the local schools as well, which are among the best in the state. But even though the city is home to such a large and unique scientific community, Huntsville retains a timeless atmosphere of Southern charm. Beautiful historic architecture is all around, especially in the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts.

Huntsville offers an array of apartments and houses available for rent in every style and budget imaginable.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

University/Research Park Huntsville, AL
Studio $884 $931
1 Bedroom $1,085 $1,073
2 Bedrooms $1,296 $1,285
3 Bedrooms $1,598 $1,566
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Gated
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • 1BR-Premium Renovation
  • 1BR-Renovation
  • 1st Floor
  • 2x1-Premium Renovation
  • 2x1-S+H Renovation
  • 2x2-Premium Renovation
  • 2x2-S+H Renovation
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Views*
  • Walk in Closets*
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Oakwood University
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Univ. of Ala. Huntsville
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Calhoun C.C., Huntsville
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Alabama A&M University
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
The Beacon is within 5 minutes or 1.5 miles from Oakwood University. It is also near Univ. of Ala. Huntsville and Calhoun C.C., Huntsville.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Highlands Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Center For Development Learning
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Ronald McNair 7-8
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Jemison High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
786 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Islamic Academy of Huntsville
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
53 Students
Nearby
Providence Classical School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
184 Students
Nearby
The Pinnacle Schools
Private High School
Grades 9-12
5 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The Beacon is near Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field, located 12.8 miles or 21 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
Drive: 21 min 12.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
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80 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

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Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Beacon.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Huntsville West Shopping Center
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
2501 Jordan Ln
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Jordan Mart
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Beacon has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Sci-Quest
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Earlyworks Children's History Museum
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Rainbow Mountain Trailhead
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
The Beacon has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Sci-Quest, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Huntsville Hospital
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Crestwood Medical Center
Drive: 16 min 7.8 mi
The Beacon has 3 hospitals within 7.8 miles, the nearest is Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Redstone Arsenal
Drive: 23 min 11.3 mi
Arnold Air Force Base Estill Springs
Drive: 93 min 61.0 mi
Arnold Air Force Base Tullahoma
Drive: 111 min 78.4 mi
The Beacon has 3 military bases within 78.4 miles, the nearest is Redstone Arsenal which is 11.3 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
 
 

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  • 2 Bedrooms

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Beacon have in-unit laundry?

While The Beacon does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at The Beacon?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at The Beacon?

Parking is available at The Beacon and is free of charge for residents.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Beacon has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $899/mo. to $1,099/mo.

Is The Beacon pet-friendly?

Yes, The Beacon welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at The Beacon?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $899 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $35,960 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Beacon have move-in specials?

The Beacon is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does The Beacon offer Matterport 3D tours?

While The Beacon does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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