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2940 Hood Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntsville, AL

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Huntsville, AL area range in price from $598 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,700. The three Huntsville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redstone Arsenal at $675, West Huntsville at $675, and UA Huntsville at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Huntsville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Redstone Arsenal$1,500$67518
West Huntsville$1,622$67530
UA Huntsville$1,750$67538
Downtown Huntsville$1,950$79577
Medical District$1,999$78060
Dallas Mills$2,000$1,02523
Old Town Twickenham$2,000$94857
University Research Park$2,114$675133
Outer Central$2,200$1,2504
South Central Huntsville$2,475$69945

Cheapest Available Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntsville, AL is a Studio unit found at Presbyterian Apartments in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood priced from $605. Executive Lodge in the University Research Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presbyterian ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$605
Executive LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$649
Vue at Rocket CityA11BR,1BA$695
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Briargreen Apartments1 Br efficiency1BR,1BA$700
2710 Trail Ridge Rd NWRoom1BR,$700
Innovation Flats at Research ParkThe KeplerStudio,1BA$700
Candlewood Apartments1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Huntsville area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oxford Townhomes and Apartments in the in the West Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,254. The second greatest value Huntsville apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Aurora Apartments starting at $1,092 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Aurora ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Wilshire Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.95
Fern Parc2 Bed | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.87
4900 Seven Pine CirTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Patterson Place2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Central Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Torrance Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.94
Midtown Manor Aptartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Huntsville?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Huntsville, AL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $9,599. There are also 766 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Huntsville ranging from $598 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Huntsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Huntsville ranges from $598 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,749.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Huntsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Huntsville range from $1,035 to $9,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $779.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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