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Average Rent in Huntsville, AL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?

The average listed apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,342 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 236 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 21, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Huntsville, AL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Lake Forest
Huntsville 35801 35805 35811 35816
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Huntsville, AL.

Market Average

$1,342/mo

Lowest Available

$799/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

8

tracked daily

Units Listed

236

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Huntsville, AL

Compare average rent across Huntsville, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Huntsville 35805 $1,718 ▼  $86 $1,190 1 39
Lake Forest $1,550 ▼  $190 $1,450 1 4
Huntsville 35801 $1,496 ▲  $148 $989 3 37
Huntsville 35811 $1,200 ▼  $12 $1,040 2 153
Huntsville 35816 $924 ▲  $16 $799 1 2

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Huntsville, AL?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,342 per month across 8 apartment communities and 236 available units.

The most affordable option is The Kensington starting at $799/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,336/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,214/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,490/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,278/mo.

Prices range from $799 to $3,507 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 101 units are currently listed.

Huntsville, AL Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
May 2026 $1,365 - 6
June 2026 $1,358 -$7 7
July 2026 $1,295 -$63 8
August 2026 $1,311 +$16 8
September 2026 $1,407 +$96 8
October 2026 $1,404 -$3 8

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Huntsville, AL

Studio
$1,336
from $1,190 · 3 units
1 Bed
$1,214
from $799 · 134 units
2 Bed
$1,490
from $989 · 93 units
3 Bed
$2,278
from $1,049 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Huntsville, AL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Kensington $799/mo $924/mo 2 4
Imperial Gardens $989/mo $989/mo 1 4.7
Chase Creek Apartment Homes $1,040/mo $1,188/mo 141 4.6
Artisan at Twickenham Square $1,129/mo $1,494/mo 29 4.4
The Views at Chase Creek $1,185/mo $1,345/mo 12 4.7
The Foundry at Stovehouse $1,190/mo $1,718/mo 39 4.3
Bartley Lofts $1,260/mo $1,702/mo 8 5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Huntsville, AL

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What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?
The average listed apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,342 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 236 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Huntsville, AL?
The apartment listings we track in Huntsville, AL range from $799 to $3,507 per month, as of October 21, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Huntsville, AL?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Huntsville, AL. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Huntsville, AL?
Studio apartments average $1,336 per month across 3 priced listings in Huntsville, AL. Listed rents range from $1,190 to $1,558 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,214 per month across 134 priced listings in Huntsville, AL. Listed rents range from $799 to $2,777 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,490 per month across 93 priced listings in Huntsville, AL. Listed rents range from $989 to $2,350 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,278 per month across 2 priced listings in Huntsville, AL. Listed rents range from $1,049 to $3,507 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Huntsville, AL?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,214 per month across 134 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,490 across 93 listings, $276 (22.7%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Huntsville, AL?
The Kensington has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $799 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 21, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Huntsville, AL?
The $1,000 to $1,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 101 units, or 42.8% of the priced apartments we track in Huntsville, AL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Huntsville, AL?
We track 236 priced units at 8 apartment buildings, as of October 21, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Huntsville, AL?
We have recorded rent data on 150 days from May 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Huntsville, AL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Huntsville, AL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Huntsville, AL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 21, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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 $1,342/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.

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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) $1,342
Utilities $349
Groceries $511
Transportation $832
Healthcare $406
Other goods and services $650
Estimated total $4,090/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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