Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Huntsville, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Huntsville, AL rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $82 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Huntsville sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 442 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Huntsville run around $899/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,610/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $1,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,650/month, while apartments sit at $1,151/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Legendwood rents fell 70.2% year over year to $1,491/month across 12 rentals. Mcmullen Cove dropped 59.0% to $1,599/month, and Inspiration On Green_Mtn declined 57.7% to $1,649/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.8% cooldown and show localized market shifts in Huntsville.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntsville
$1,395/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Huntsville is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntsville
442
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 4% 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 $1,151, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $1,081 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $899 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,610 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anslee Farms | $1,720 | |
Carriage Station | $1,770 | |
Carrington | $1,797 | |
Downtown Huntsville | $1,425 | |
Lake Forest | $1,892 | |
Legendwood | $1,491 | |
Pike Farms | $1,645 | |
Providence Ridge Apartments | $1,424 | |
The Promenade At River Landing | $1,770 | |
The Reserve | $1,765 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,151 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $751 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,610
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Downtown Huntsville
Average rent
$1,425
Anslee Farms
Average rent
$1,720
Providence Ridge Apartments
Average rent
$1,424
Carriage Station
Average rent
$1,770
Pike Farms
Average rent
$1,645
Lake Forest
Average rent
$1,892
Carrington
Average rent
$1,797
The Reserve
Average rent
$1,765
Legendwood
Average rent
$1,491
The Promenade At River Landing
Average rent
$1,770
Apartments
Average rent
$1,151
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$751
Last 30 days
3%
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
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, AL is 7% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,499
20%$1,646
1%$1,112
8%$950
9%$920
27%$1,800
4%$1,650
4%$1,610
1%$1,800
4%$1,812
4%$1,820
11%$1,710
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
1d ago
House for rent in Huntsville
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
3d ago
1409A Lancewood Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816
1–3 beds
1 bath
$739–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Huntsville
1208 Julia St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816
2 beds
1 bath
$815
$745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
4524 Bonnell Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,891
$4,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Huntsville
8129 Tupelo Gum Trce Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
5 beds
4 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
House for rent in Huntsville
8129 Tupelo Gum Trce Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$2,705
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,033–$2,528
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212–$2,266
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$2,705
Apartment for rent
53m ago
Verified
30 Gates Mill St, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$2,031
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
500 Providence Main St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,191–$2,001
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
740 Constellation Place Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$4,986
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1100 Enterprise Way Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,044–$2,710
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,033–$2,528
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212–$2,266
Apartment for rent
21h 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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Huntsville?
Average rent prices in Huntsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Huntsville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville are Providence Ridge Apartments ($1,424/mo), Downtown Huntsville ($1,425/mo), and Legendwood ($1,491/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?
Huntsville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. The overall average rent across all apartment types in the city is around $1,400 per month.
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).