Average Rent in Huntsville, AL
What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?
The average listed apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,343 per month, as of October 22, 2026. This sample includes 237 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 15, 2026 through October 22, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
8 apartment buildings, 237 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Huntsville, ALCheapest
$799/mo
The Kensington
Properties
8
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Units
237
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Huntsville, AL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Kensington
1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Chase Creek Apartment Homes
112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Imperial Gardens
2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
Nexus on Holmes
4315 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Artisan at Twickenham Square
700 Dorothy Ford Ln, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
The Views at Chase Creek
314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
The Foundry at Stovehouse
3700 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kensington 1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA | $799 | $924 | -- | 4 (268) | 2 |
| 2 | Chase Creek Apartment Homes 112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA | $1,040 | $1,188 | $1.33/ft² | 4.6 (99) | 141 |
| 3 | Imperial Gardens 2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA | $1,084 | $1,084 | $1.08/ft² | 4.7 (112) | 1 |
| 4 | Nexus on Holmes 4315 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA | $1,120 as of Sep 23 | $1,120 | $2.68/ft² | 4.7 (34) | 1 |
| 5 | Artisan at Twickenham Square 700 Dorothy Ford Ln, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA | $1,129 | $1,494 | $1.71/ft² | 4.4 (135) | 29 |
| 6 | The Views at Chase Creek 314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA | $1,185 | $1,353 | $1.31/ft² | 4.7 (218) | 13 |
| 7 | The Foundry at Stovehouse 3700 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA | $1,190 | $1,718 | $1.61/ft² | 4.3 (101) | 39 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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The Kensington
4 (268)1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Chase Creek Apartment Homes
4.6 (99)112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Imperial Gardens
4.7 (112)2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
Nexus on Holmes
4.7 (34)4315 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Artisan at Twickenham Square
4.4 (135)700 Dorothy Ford Ln, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
The Views at Chase Creek
4.7 (218)314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
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Huntsville, AL neighborhoods
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Huntsville, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,343 per month, based on 237 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at The Kensington to $3,507 at The Foundry at Stovehouse.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,336/mo | $1,190/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,214/mo | $799/mo | 134 |
| 2 Bed | $1,491/mo | $1,084/mo | 94 |
| 3 Bed | $2,278/mo | $1,049/mo | 2 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Huntsville, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Huntsville, AL averages $1,214/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,491/mo. At the local median household income of $70,778, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Huntsville, AL at $1,078/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Huntsville, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Huntsville
Demand in the Huntsville rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Redstone Arsenal
- NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
- Boeing
- Northrop Grumman
- SAIC
Mean one-way commute in Huntsville, AL is 19 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntsville, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,343/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Huntsville, AL is $70,778 , about 10% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Huntsville, AL
Overall prices in Huntsville, AL runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Huntsville, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,343 |
| Utilities | $349 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $832 |
| Healthcare | $406 |
| Other goods and services | $650 |
| Estimated total | $4,091/mo |
Population
218,814
Median household income
$70,778
Census median rent
$1,078/mo
Census rent burden
28.1%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Alabama
How Huntsville, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Huntsville, AL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,671 | +24% | -5% | 26 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,285 | -4% | +11.2% | 23 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,525 | +14% | -13.7% | 19 |
| Madison, AL | $1,295 | -4% | -1.2% | 19 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,334 | -1% | -3.1% | 18 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,728 | +29% | -9.7% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?
The average listed apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,343 per month, as of October 22, 2026. This sample includes 237 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Huntsville, AL?
The median asking rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,295 per month, computed from 237 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,343/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Huntsville, AL?
The lowest available rent in Huntsville, AL starts at $799 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL average $1,214/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 134 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL average $1,491/mo. Units start from $1,084/mo across 94 units currently listed.
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