Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Huntsville, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Huntsville, TX rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $905/month. Renters today are paying $212 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the $1,000/month peak in December 2025.

  • Huntsville is 52.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas with 133 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Huntsville run at $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $849/month, and 2-bedrooms at $994/month. The 4+ bedroom segment is priced at $682/month, which is below the citywide median and accounts for 7.8% of the inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Huntsville rose 105.6% year over year, diverging from the overall city decline. This surge contrasts with the broader market trend and shows a unique dynamic within this bedroom tier.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntsville

$905/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntsville is $905 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $995 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntsville

133

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $905, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

21%

69%

1 bedroom

$849

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$994

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,219

2%

22%

4 bedroom

$682

15%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

69%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$994

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,219

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$682

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

39%

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$905
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,506
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntsville, TX is 40% 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

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

561 Bowers Blvd #3694 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

3 beds

2 baths

$649

3001 Brook Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Huntsville

$650/room in house in quiet neighborhood

3001 Brook Dr #NA, Huntsville, TX 77340

3 beds

2 baths

$650

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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 $905 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntsville?

Average rent prices in Huntsville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $995 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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