Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Huntsville, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Huntsville, TX rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $910/month. Renters today are paying $77 less per month on average than last year as rents have cooled since the peak of $1,000/month in December 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Huntsville sits 52.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market for renters seeking value with 119 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Huntsville rent for about $550/month, 1-bedrooms around $834/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,249/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $779/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 1-bed and 2-bed units, which together make up over 74% of rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,278/month in Huntsville, while apartments rent for $902/month. Apartments and houses comprise 49.8% and 41.7% of total rentals respectively, reflecting the city's diverse rental inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntsville

$910/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntsville is $910 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntsville

119

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntsville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $902, whereas a house costs $1,277. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

39%

1 bedroom

$834

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,249

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$779

12%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$834

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$779

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

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$910
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, TX is 45% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
561 Bowers Blvd #3694 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

3 beds

2 baths

$649

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
525 12th St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Huntsville

2 beds

1 bath

$665

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $910 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntsville?

Average rent prices in Huntsville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $990 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 $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Huntsville?

October offers the best rental rates in Huntsville, with rents running about 6.5% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the 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).

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