Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Huntsville Neighborhood of Huntsville, AL from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 3902 Cobb Rd SW

3902 Cobb Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805

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property at 3902 Cobb Rd

3902 Cobb Rd

HuntsvilleAL35805
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4110 Jamison Dr SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4110 Jamison Dr SW

4110 Jamison Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Merrimack Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrimack Village

3807 Thomas Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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Parkside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

3033 Drake AveHuntsville, AL 35805
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Chasewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

3602 Chasewood Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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3902 Cobb Rd SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3902 Cobb Rd SW

3902 Cobb Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
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property at 2950 Hood Rd SW

2950 Hood Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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Mayfair Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Towers

4701 Whitesport CirHuntsville, AL 35801
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4300 Knight Rd SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4300 Knight Rd SW

4300 Knight Rd SWHuntsville, AL 35805
property at 2940 Hood Rd SW

2940 Hood Rd SW

HuntsvilleAL35805
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The Grove at Governors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove at Governors

3009 Vanderbilt Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35801
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South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Huntsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Huntsville area of Huntsville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunters Ridge priced from $699. Metro Huntsville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable South Central Huntsville apartments for rent in Huntsville, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$699
Metro Huntsville1-Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$710
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$720
Redstone Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$725
Chasewood Village1 Bedroom no Study1BR,1BA$750
Country Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Villa Madrid1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
The Reserve at Fairway Hills2021 Highridge Dr SW1BR,1BA$799
Stadium Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$810
Arbor ParkThe Mimosa1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Huntsville, AL

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central 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 South Central Huntsville apartment is the Three Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at The Preserve at Crestwood starting at $1,149 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Huntsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford Townhomes and Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Preserve at CrestwoodThree Bedroom | Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Country Club2 Bedroom Cottage2BR,1BA$1.25
900 Julia St NW, Unit B900 Julia St NW2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Silverstone ApartmentsPlatinum One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
The Reserve at Fairway Hills2021 Highridge Dr SW1BR,1BA$1.09
Redstone Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.26
Hunters Ridge1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.22
Beaumont Place Apartments1bed room1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Huntsville, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including South Central Huntsville, Huntsville, and the greater Huntsville area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Central Huntsville Neighborhood in Huntsville, AL

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Huntsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Huntsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Huntsville is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Huntsville?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Huntsville is Hunters Ridge which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in South Central Huntsville costs $1,373.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Huntsville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in South Central Huntsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Central Huntsville?

Cheap apartments in South Central Huntsville have an average cost of $188 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Huntsville.

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