Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Huntsville, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Huntsville rent stands today
Huntsville, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no month-over-month change observed in total rentals of 470 units.
Compared to national trends
Huntsville sits 28.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast.
Price ranges
Studios in Huntsville rent for $907/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,067/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,650/month, while apartments are lower at $1,100/month, reflecting the inventory split of 52.3% houses and 42.1% apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Huntsville, AL, Legendwood rents fell 67.5% year over year to $1,625/month across 19 rentals, Griffis Glen dropped 59.3% to $895/month across 24 rentals, and Mcmullen Cove declined 58.3% to $1,750/month across 20 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide market, which is essentially flat, showing localized shifts in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntsville
$1,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Huntsville is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntsville
470
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Huntsville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Huntsville, AL
Average rent prices in Huntsville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Huntsville, AL
Rent prices in Huntsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntsville is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,054.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $907 |  1% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,067 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alderbrook | $1,400 | |
Anslee Farms | $1,720 | |
Carriage Station | $1,591 | |
Carrington | $2,400 | |
Downtown Huntsville | $1,441 | |
Griffis Glen | $895 | |
Lake Forest | $1,965 | |
Pike Farms | $1,498 | |
Providence Ridge Apartments | $1,403 | |
The Reserve | $1,740 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $822 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$907
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,067
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Downtown Huntsville
Average rent
$1,441
Anslee Farms
Average rent
$1,720
Providence Ridge Apartments
Average rent
$1,403
Alderbrook
Average rent
$1,400
Pike Farms
Average rent
$1,498
Carrington
Average rent
$2,400
Lake Forest
Average rent
$1,965
The Reserve
Average rent
$1,740
Griffis Glen
Average rent
$895
Carriage Station
Average rent
$1,591
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$822
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Huntsville, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Huntsville, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Huntsville and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Huntsville
28%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, AL is equal to the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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28%$1,600
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5%$1,000
17%$855
34%$1,825
6%$1,692
4%$1,680
3%$1,800
2%$1,775
1%$1,817
10%$1,695
5%Cost of living in Huntsville, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 27% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Huntsville, AL
5d+ ago
4205 Patton Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL 35805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4510 Foster Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Huntsville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1409A Lancewood Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816
1–3 beds
1 bath
$739–$1,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,730
$7,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Huntsville
8129 Tupelo Gum Trce Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Huntsville townhouse for rent in Huntsville
230 Washington St Ne, Huntsville, AL 35801
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$2,705
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,242–$2,235
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$983–$2,328
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
805 Monroe St Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$2,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$2,705
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
500 Providence Main St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,091–$1,991
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6170 Kitt Lane Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,017–$2,698
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
710 Nick Fitcheard Rd Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
2 beds
2 baths
$1,325–$1,731
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1501 Old Monrovia Rd Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$966–$2,418
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,242–$2,235
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$983–$2,328
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
805 Monroe St Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,209–$2,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$2,705
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Huntsville, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Huntsville rental market.
How much is rent in Huntsville?
The average rent in Huntsville is $1,395 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Huntsville?
Average rent prices in Huntsville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Huntsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Huntsville is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Huntsville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville are Griffis Glen ($895/mo), Alderbrook ($1,400/mo), and Providence Ridge Apartments ($1,403/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntsville?
To comfortably afford rent in Huntsville, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Huntsville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average around $1,190/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,260/month, both relatively stable year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).