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A renter's guide to Huntsville, Alabama
Moving to Huntsville for work or school? Here's what helps to know before you sign anything.
At a glance
Huntsville renters usually choose an area by commute: Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, UAH or the hospital. Central Huntsville puts all four within about 10 minutes and downtown within 7, and a room is the lowest-cost, most flexible way to start.
- 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
Where people work
- Redstone Arsenal, on the southwest side: Army commands, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and many federal agencies. Gate traffic is the main commute factor.
- Cummings Research Park, on the west side near UAH: aerospace, defense and tech companies.
- Huntsville Hospital and the medical district, just south of downtown.
- UAH, between Research Park and downtown.
Living in central Huntsville, between all four, keeps most commutes under 15 minutes.
Downtown and MidCity
Downtown has Big Spring Park, restaurants and the courthouse square; MidCity, on the old mall site, has Topgolf, an amphitheater and newer apartments. Both have some of the city's highest rents. Many people live a few minutes out and drive in: from central Huntsville, downtown and MidCity are each about 7 minutes away.
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 rent costs
One-bedroom apartments average about $1,100 a month as of October 2026, according to Rentometer, before power, water and internet. Newer buildings downtown and in MidCity run higher. Rooms in shared houses usually cost less and often include utilities. See the full cost comparison.
Things newcomers learn fast
- You'll need a car. Huntsville is spread out and public transit is limited.
- Summers are hot. Ask how utilities work before you sign; air conditioning can double a power bill.
- Rush hour is short but real. Gate and Research Park traffic peaks early morning and late afternoon.
- Good places go fast, especially before summer internships and before fall semester.
Picking how long to commit
If you don't know the city yet, start short. A 30-day or few-month stay lets you learn which side of town fits your commute and your weekends before you commit to a 12-month lease or a home. Monthly and temporary rooms are built for that.
How far it is
Drive times from Mamre House, outside rush hour.
Downtown and MidCityBig Spring Park, restaurants7 min
Redstone Arsenal, Gate 9Rideout Road · NASA Marshall, Army, contractors10 min
Cummings Research ParkAerospace and defense employers10 min
UAHUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville3 min
Huntsville HospitalMain campus8 min
GroceriesPublix, Walmart, Target8 min
Planet FitnessOpen 24 hours4 min- Redstone Arsenal, Gate 1Martin Road, commercial gate12 min
Huntsville International AirportHSV18 min
Central Huntsville. The circle shows the general area only; the exact address is shared when you schedule a tour.
Questions
Do I need a car to live in Huntsville?
Almost always. The city is spread out and public transit is limited.
What part of Huntsville is best for Redstone Arsenal and Research Park?
Central Huntsville sits between both, keeping most commutes under 15 minutes.
How far is central Huntsville from downtown?
About 7 minutes to downtown and about 7 minutes to MidCity by car.
How much is rent in Huntsville?
One-bedroom apartments average about $1,100 a month as of October 2026. Rooms in shared houses start lower, around $825 here with utilities included.