Rental GuideHuntsville, AL

Huntsville rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,395

Year Over Year Change

-1%

$19

Rentals available, last 30 days

553

Rent ranges for Huntsville apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

36%

$751 - $1,500

52%

$0 - $750

36%

52%

How has rent in Huntsville, AL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Huntsville, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,395, which is a 1.27% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL is about $1,096. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL is $1,233, and studios are about $899 per month.

See more Huntsville, AL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Huntsville, AL?

schools

23,776

students

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Who lives in Huntsville, AL?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

23%

20-34

24%

35-44

11%

45-64

24%

65+

16%

Language

English

91%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

39%

Bachelor's

34%

Master's

13%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Huntsville, AL?

Families

44% Families

56% Single

Property

43% Renters

57% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

22%

25-50k

22%

50-75k

16%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

13%

150k+

14%

How do residents get around Huntsville, AL?

Huntsville locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Orbit to navigate Huntsville and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Huntsville is through Nashville International Airport, 98.27 miles away.

Walking

2/10

Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Cycling

6/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10

FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Scores for Huntsville are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Huntsville, AL

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Huntsville, 83% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Huntsville

Pet friendly

100%Satisfaction rating

Parks & recreation

92%Satisfaction rating

Job market

83%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Quality schools

Nightlife

Public transportation

Affordable housing

Dating scene

Weather

Cost of living

Quality schools

83%

Nightlife

75%

Public transportation

67%

Affordable housing

58%

Dating scene

50%

Weather

42%

Cost of living

25%

83%

75%

67%

58%

50%

42%

25%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Huntsville, AL?

The overall cost of living in Huntsville, AL is 9% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Huntsville you can expect groceries to cost on par with the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.35 per carton, and milk $4.54. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $121.00 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	1% higher
Groceries	No difference
Utilities	11% lower
Transportation	3% lower
Health	7% lower

CATEGORY

Goods & Services