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What it costs to rent in Huntsville: a room vs. an apartment
If the goal is a good place to live without spending half your paycheck, put an apartment and a room side by side, bills included.
At a glance
A room in a shared house is usually cheaper than an apartment in Huntsville. A one-bedroom apartment averages about $1,100 a month before utilities (Rentometer, October 2026), while a room at Mamre House starts at $825 with all utilities included and a $300 deposit.
- Price
- $825–$950 / month
- Utilities
- All included, with 800 Mbps Wi-Fi
- Stay
- 30 days to 12 months
- Deposit
- $300
- Where
- Central Huntsville, AL
- Next move-in
Updated
The numbers
One-bedroom apartments in Huntsville average about $1,100 a month in rent alone (Rentometer, October 2026). Here's how that compares with a room at Mamre House.
| 1-bedroom apartment | Room at Mamre House | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | About $1,100 | From $825 |
| Power, water, lawn | Extra, and it swings with the season | Included |
| Internet | Extra | 800 Mbps Wi-Fi, included |
| Monthly total | $1,100 plus utilities | From $825, nothing else |
| Furniture | Buy your own | Shared spaces furnished; furnished rooms $890 to $910 |
| Lease length | Usually 12 months | 30 days to 12 months |
| Deposit | Often a month's rent | $300 |
Why utilities matter so much here
Huntsville summers are long and hot, and air conditioning makes power bills swing from month to month. When utilities are part of rent, August costs the same as April. For a short stay you also skip utility deposits, connection fees and an internet contract. In a shared house, it also means nobody divides a bill six ways or chases a housemate for their share.
Available now
Rooms from $825 a month, all utilities included.
Mamre House
Shared, furnished home
$825/ month
- All utilities included
- 30 days to 12 months
- $300 deposit
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Available nowFurnished suite with private bath
151 sq ft
$950 / mo, utilities included
Private bathFurnishedQueen bed -
Available Nov 1st, 2026Large, unfurnished bed + walk-in closet
215 sq ft
$840 / mo, utilities included
Personal HVAC unitWalk-in closetLarge room -
Available nowUnfurnished bedroom
156 sq ft
$825 / mo, utilities included
Shared hall bathBlackout curtains
What you pay upfront
- Apartment: often first month, a deposit equal to a month's rent, application fees, utility deposits, and furniture.
- Room here: a $300 deposit and your first month. Rent is due on the 1st by Venmo.
What you trade
The honest tradeoff is space and privacy. In an apartment the kitchen and living room are yours alone; in a shared house you share them and keep them clean together. If you want your own bathroom, the furnished suite has one.
If you have a partner, kids or pets moving with you, or you work from home all day and need a lot of space, an apartment is probably the right call. If it's just you and you'd rather put the difference toward savings, a room is worth a look.
Questions
What's the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Huntsville?
About $1,100 a month as of October 2026, according to Rentometer, before utilities.
Is renting a room cheaper than an apartment in Huntsville?
Usually. Rooms here start at $825 with every utility included, compared with about $1,100 plus utilities for a one-bedroom.
What's included in the rent?
Electricity, water, lawn care and 800 Mbps Xfinity Wi-Fi. Your rent is the same every month.
What do I pay upfront?
A $300 deposit plus your first month's rent.