Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Huntsville, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Huntsville, AL rent has slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Huntsville sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 513 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Huntsville rent for about $959/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,900/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Huntsville
$1,375/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Huntsville is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Huntsville
513
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% 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 $1,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $1,096 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,054.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $959 |  3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,049 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alderbrook | $1,560 | |
Anslee Farms | $1,687 | |
Anslee Springs | $1,541 | |
Cambridge | $1,950 | |
Carrington | $1,840 | |
Downtown Huntsville | $1,400 | |
Lake Forest | $1,765 | |
Legacy Cove | $1,776 | |
Maple Ridge | $1,597 | |
Providence Ridge Apartments | $1,137 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,035 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,645 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Downtown Huntsville
Average rent
$1,400
Anslee Farms
Average rent
$1,687
Providence Ridge Apartments
Average rent
$1,137
Alderbrook
Average rent
$1,560
Lake Forest
Average rent
$1,765
Anslee Springs
Average rent
$1,541
Carrington
Average rent
$1,840
Cambridge
Average rent
$1,950
Maple Ridge
Average rent
$1,597
Legacy Cove
Average rent
$1,776
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
7%
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
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, AL is 8% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
21%$1,570
1%$1,025
6%$995
10%$1,000
5%$1,837
6%$1,547
3%$1,595
3%$1,792
3%$1,650
6%$1,865
7%$1,620
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
Condo for rent in Huntsville
2 beds
1 bath
$700
$625
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Huntsville
3410 Elizabeth St Nw #5, Huntsville, AL 35810
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
2d 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
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
20h ago
House for rent in Huntsville
8129 Tupelo Gum Trce Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
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
2h ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,064–$2,655
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Legacy Cove house for rent in Huntsville
116 Mallard Cove Dr, Huntsville, AL 35756
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Sep 25
2h ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,064–$2,655
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$2,160
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,202–$2,235
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7500 Discovery Point Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
2h ago
Verified
740 Constellation Place Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,017–$3,808
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
500 Providence Main St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,066–$1,667
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
5736 Oakwood Rd Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,949
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5810 Stax St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,064–$2,655
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
401 Williams Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$2,160
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5801 Sanderson St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,202–$2,235
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 $1,375 per month as of September 12, 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 1% 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 $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Huntsville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville are Providence Ridge Apartments ($1,137/mo), Downtown Huntsville ($1,400/mo), and Anslee Springs ($1,541/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntsville?
To comfortably afford rent in Huntsville, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Huntsville?
August and December offer the best rental deals in Huntsville, with August seeing the lowest rents of the year and December being the least competitive month with lower demand compared to spring.
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).