Average Rent in Huntsville, AL
7 apartment buildings, 95 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,438/mo
market average
Cheapest
$899/mo
The Kensington
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
95
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Huntsville, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Huntsville, AL Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Kensington
1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Imperial Gardens
2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
The Foundry at Stovehouse
3700 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Chase Creek Apartment Homes
112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
The Views at Chase Creek
314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Bartley Lofts
805 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
Artisan at Twickenham Square
700 Dorothy Ford Ln, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kensington 1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA | $899 | $899 | $5.99 | 4 (268) | 1 |
| 2 | Imperial Gardens 2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA | $989 | $1,018 | $1.02 | 4.7 (112) | 7 |
| 3 | The Foundry at Stovehouse 3700 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA | $997 | $1,497 | $1.61 | 4.3 (101) | 58 |
| 4 | Chase Creek Apartment Homes 112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA | $1,012 | $1,111 | $1.26 | 4.6 (99) | 3 |
| 5 | The Views at Chase Creek 314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA | $1,175 | $1,245 | $1.44 | 4.7 (218) | 5 |
| 6 | Bartley Lofts 805 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA | $1,260 | $1,413 | $1.99 | 5 (33) | 5 |
| 7 | Artisan at Twickenham Square 700 Dorothy Ford Ln, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA | $1,270 | $1,567 | $1.83 | 4.4 (135) | 16 |
Explore Each Property
The Kensington
4 (268)1300 Lancewood Dr NW A, Huntsville, AL 35816, USA
Imperial Gardens
4.7 (112)2024 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
The Foundry at Stovehouse
4.3 (101)3700 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Chase Creek Apartment Homes
4.6 (99)112 Mountain Flat Dr NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
The Views at Chase Creek
4.7 (218)314 Old Gurley Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Bartley Lofts
5 (33)805 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
Huntsville, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,438 per month, based on 95 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $899 at The Kensington to $1,270 at Artisan at Twickenham Square.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,193/mo | $997/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $1,363/mo | $1,012/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $1,643/mo | $989/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $899/mo | $899/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Huntsville, AL apartments earn?
The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.1M in rental revenue per month ($37M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Artisan at Twickenham Square | $939K/mo | 97% | 588 |
| 2.The Foundry at Stovehouse | $933K/mo | 91% | 636 |
| 3.Bartley Lofts | $790K/mo | 99% | 450 |
| 4.The Views at Chase Creek | $331K/mo | 98% | 252 |
| 5.Imperial Gardens | $101K/mo | 94% | 126 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Huntsville, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Huntsville, AL averages $1,363/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,643/mo. At the local median household income of $70,778, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Huntsville, AL at $1,078/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Huntsville, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Huntsville
Demand in the Huntsville rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Redstone Arsenal
- NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
- Boeing
- Northrop Grumman
- SAIC
Mean one-way commute in Huntsville, AL is 19 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Huntsville, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,438/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Huntsville, AL is $70,778 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Huntsville, AL
Overall prices in Huntsville, AL runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Huntsville, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,438 |
| Utilities | $349 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $832 |
| Healthcare | $406 |
| Other goods and services | $650 |
| Estimated total | $4,186/mo |
Population
218,814
Median household income
$70,778
Census median rent
$1,078/mo
Rent as % of income
28.1%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Alabama
How Huntsville, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Huntsville, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,652 | +15% | 21 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,408 | -2% | 16 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,273 | -11% | 15 |
| Hoover, AL | $1,886 | +31% | 13 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,651 | +15% | 12 |
| Madison, AL | $1,324 | -8% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntsville, AL?
The average rent in Huntsville, AL is $1,438 per month, based on 95 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Huntsville, AL?
The lowest available rent in Huntsville, AL starts at $899 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL average $1,363/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,012/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Huntsville, AL average $1,643/mo. Units start from $989/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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