Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Huntsville, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Huntsville, TX rent fell 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $920/month. Renters today are paying $152 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Huntsville is 52.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median. The city offers a smaller total rentals market with 125 total rentals, providing an accessible option for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents are $562/month, 1-bedrooms run $849/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms reach $1,244/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $682/month. The 2-bedroom tier is the most common, making up 43.9% of inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Huntsville fell 12.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline by more than 10 percentage points. This segment's rent cooling contrasts with the overall 7.0% citywide drop.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntsville

$920/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntsville is $920 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,010 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntsville

125

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntsville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Huntsville, TX

Average rent prices in Huntsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, TX

Rent prices in Huntsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntsville is $919, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $853 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$562

6%

67%

1 bedroom

$849

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,244

10%

19%

4 bedroom

$682

31%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$562

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$682

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Huntsville, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Huntsville and Bryan by all bedroom counts and property types.

Huntsville

Median rent price$920
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, TX is 32% lower than the median rent in Bryan, TX.

Discover rentals in Huntsville, TX

108 Varsity Dr #3636 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

Apartments in Huntsville ..urban retreat – lush landscaping

108 Varsity Dr #3636, Huntsville, TX 77340

4 beds

4 baths

$634

Apartment for rent

5056 Sam Houston Ave #4461 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

reduced rents very nice living in Huntsville

5056 Sam Houston Ave #4461, Huntsville, TX 77340

4 beds

4 baths

$642

Apartment for rent

561 Bowers Blvd #3694 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

3 beds

2 baths

$649

Apartment for rent

2458 Lake Rd #3680 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

4 beds

4 baths

$665

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Huntsville, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Huntsville rental market.

How much is rent in Huntsville?

The average rent in Huntsville is $920 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 decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Huntsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntsville is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,010 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Huntsville, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/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 $870/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,000/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).

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