Huntsville, AL Rental Market Trends

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The average rent for an apartment in Huntsville is $803, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $770.

Average Rent in Huntsville, AL

Last updated Mar 2019
Average Rent Y-o-Y Change Average Apartment Size
$803 4% 955 sq. ft.

The average size for a Huntsville, AL apartment is 955 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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.

Huntsville, AL Apartment Rent Ranges

  • < $5009%
  • $501-$70032%
  • $701-$1,00040%
  • $1,001-$1,50016%
  • $1,501-$2,0002%

Huntsville, AL Rent Trends

Average Rent Sept / 2016 Jan / 2017 May / 2017 Sept / 2017 Jan / 2018 May / 2018 Mar / 2019
Huntsville, AL $732 $739 $765 $770 $767 $767 $803
National $1,334 $1,329 $1,354 $1,366 $1,366 $1,381 $1,396
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Average Rent in Huntsville, AL By Neighborhood

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The most affordable neighborhoods in Huntsville are Baker Park, where the average rent goes for $515/month, Blue Haven - Holly Acres, where renters pay $515/mo on average, and Brookhurst, where the average rent goes for $515/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Callington Estates - Mount Charron Estates ($515), Davis Hills ($515), and Endsley Acres - Westwood Estates ($515), where the asking prices are below the average Huntsville rent of $803/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Huntsville are Newson Fairview ($1,049), Piedmont ($1,049) and Thornton Acres ($1,049).

Huntsville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University is the same as in Alderbrook

$551

Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University rent is 31% lower than Huntsville average

Average Rent $551
$551

Alderbrook rent is 31% lower than Huntsville average

Average Rent $551

How Does Huntsville Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Birmingham $966 6%
Huntsville $803 4%

For more information about the Huntsville rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Huntsville apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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