What is the average apartment size in Huntsville?

The average size for a Huntsville, AL apartment is 947 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Huntsville?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Huntsville is $1,243 per month, a 0.54% decrease from last years average of $1,250.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Huntsville?

In Huntsville, studios rent for $927 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,085 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,329 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,560 per month

What is the average apartment size in Huntsville?

The typical apartment in Huntsville offers about 947 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Huntsville?

Studio apartments in Huntsville average 494 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 736 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,073 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,373 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville include Russell Hill Estates ($764/month), Parkway Estates ($911/month), and Huntsville Golf Course ($925/month), all below the citywide average of $1,243.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville are Village Of Providence ($1,499/month), Cummings Research Park ($1,581/month), and Autumn Ridge ($1,599/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Huntsville, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Huntsville?

The typical rent budget in Huntsville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Huntsville?

In Huntsville, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Huntsville is $1,243, a 0.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,250.

Studio Apartments at $927 offer the most budget-friendly option with 494 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,085, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,329 offer 1,073 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,373 sq ft) for $1,560, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Huntsville, AL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,243	947 sq. ft.
Studio	$927	494 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,085	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,329	1,073 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,560	1,373 sq. ft.

Huntsville, AL rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Huntsville, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Huntsville, AL (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Huntsville, AL?

39,442 or 42% of the households in Huntsville, AL are renter-occupied while 54,616 or 58% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Russell Hill Estates $764/month

Parkway Estates $911/month

Huntsville Golf Course $925/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,243/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville?

Village Of Providence $1,499/month

Cummings Research Park $1,581/month

Autumn Ridge $1,599/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Huntsville, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Autumn Ridge	$1,599
Cummings Research Park	$1,581
Village Of Providence	$1,499
Brockway Place	$1,490
Old Town Huntsville	$1,455
Lake Forest	$1,442
Whitesburg Estates	$1,433
Providence Ridge Apartments	$1,341
Cummings Research Park West	$1,322
Cove Creek	$1,316
Midtowne On The Park	$1,286
Richland Park - Potters Mill	$1,278
Overland Cove - Emerald Ridge	$1,255
Chase Creek Park	$1,243
Alderbrook	$1,112
Crestwood - Woodall Longview	$1,062
Piedmont	$1,059
Cobblestone - Rutledge Heights	$1,011
Sherwood Park	$996
University Park Estates	$983
Eastbrook Meadows - Kildare Estates	$975
West Jordan Industrial Park	$955
Huntsville Golf Course	$925
Parkway Estates	$911
Russell Hill Estates	$764

Huntsville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alderbrook is 30% lower than in Autumn Ridge

$1,112

Alderbrook rent is 11% lower than Huntsville average

Average Rent $1,112

$1,599

Autumn Ridge rent is 29% higher than Huntsville average

Average Rent $1,599

How Huntsville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Huntsville	$1,243
Birmingham	$1,363
Mobile	$1,175
Montgomery	$1,098
Tuscaloosa	$1,491
Hoover	$1,294
Madison	$1,352
Auburn	$2,013
Vestavia Hills	$1,565
Homewood	$1,387
Prattville	$1,487
Decatur	$951
Athens, AL	$1,224

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Huntsville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.