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Average Rent in Huntsville 35801 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Huntsville 35801, Huntsville, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,334/mo
Lowest Available
$734/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
32
available now
Huntsville 35801 vs Huntsville, AL Average
Huntsville 35801 is cheaper the Huntsville, AL average by $75/mo (5%). The citywide average is $1,409/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Huntsville 35801?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Huntsville 35801 is $1,334 per month across 3 apartment communities and 32 available units.
The most affordable option is Imperial Gardens starting at $734/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,372/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,248/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,405/mo.
Prices range from $734 to $2,031 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Huntsville 35801
Rent Prices by Apartment in Huntsville 35801
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Gardens | $734/mo | $978/mo | 10 | 4.7 |
| Artisan at Twickenham Square | $1,189/mo | $1,533/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
| Bartley Lofts | $1,260/mo | $1,368/mo | 5 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Huntsville 35801 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Huntsville 35801
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,334/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($734/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Huntsville 35801 is $70,778 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Huntsville 35801
Overall prices in Huntsville 35801 runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Huntsville 35801's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,334 |
| Utilities | $349 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $832 |
| Healthcare | $406 |
| Other goods and services | $650 |
| Estimated total | $4,082/mo |
Population
218,814
Median household income
$70,778
Census median rent
$1,078/mo
Rent as % of income
28.1%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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