1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Huntsville, AL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntsville, Alabama as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,335 and +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Huntsville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Huntsville
Compare Huntsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | $630 |
| 2 | Talladega | $630 |
| 3 | Enterprise | $680 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 5 | Ozark | $680 |
| 6 | Clanton | $700 |
| 7 | Cullman | $700 |
| 8 | Florence | $740 |
| 9 | Gadsden | $780 |
| 10 | Decatur | $785 |
| 11 | Dothan | $793 |
| 12 | Oxford | $800 |
| 13 | Millbrook | $830 |
| 14 | Anniston | $840 |
| 15 | Muscle Shoals | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Alabama
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,660 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,610 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,470 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,455 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,450 |
| 6 | Pelham | $1,400 |
| 7 | Meridianville | $1,400 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,380 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,380 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,380 |
| 11 | Chelsea | $1,350 |
| 12 | Pike Road | $1,300 |
| 13 | Alabaster | $1,280 |
| 14 | Spanish Fort | $1,260 |
| 15 | Moody | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Huntsville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Huntsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,450 | +$364 (+34%) |
| Meridianville, AL | 11.5 mi | $1,400 | +$314 (+29%) |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 11.6 mi | $1,610 | +$524 (+48%) |
| Harvest, AL | 13 mi | $1,200 | +$114 (+10%) |
| New Market, AL | 19.5 mi | $1,060 | $-26 (-2%) |
| Athens, AL | 26.8 mi | $1,045 | $-41 (-4%) |
| Decatur, AL | 28.4 mi | $785 | $-301 (-28%) |
| Cullman, AL | 40.2 mi | $700 | $-386 (-36%) |
| Tullahoma, TN | 51 mi | $820 | $-266 (-24%) |
| Gadsden, AL | 65 mi | $780 | $-306 (-28%) |
| Manchester, TN | 65.1 mi | $810 | $-276 (-25%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 66.2 mi | $870 | $-216 (-20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Huntsville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntsville?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Huntsville, Alabama is $1,086 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,335.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Huntsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,440 ($3,620/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntsville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Huntsville's 1-bedroom median of $1,086 is +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntsville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Alabama?
Among the 61 cities in Alabama with 1-bedroom data, Huntsville ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Huntsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include New Market ($1,060), Athens ($1,045), Decatur ($785).