A look at rental trends here in the Huntsville area

The Villas at Old Monrovia is the newest rental community here in Huntsville. (Capstone Communities)

The rental market here in the Huntsville area continues to heat up, as apartment complexes and rental communities are breaking ground throughout Madison County.

Rent in Huntsville is up nearly 5 percent since last year, while average rent in Madison has remained roughly the same. Here’s a look at average rent in our communities in and around the Rocket City:

Rental rates in the Huntsville area

According to Rent.com, rent for apartments in Huntsville ranges between $1,029 and $1,189 per month, and the average rent for apartments in Madison has stood between $1,323 and $1,626 in 2024.

Here are the current rental trends in and around the Rocket City:

Huntsville	1BR avg. rent: $1,101	Annual change: +9%	2BR avg. rent: $1,189	Annual change: +1%
Madison	1BR avg. rent: $1,323	Annual change: +1%	2BR avg. rent: $1,626	Annual change: +1%
Decatur	1BR avg. rent: $500	Annual change: -33%	2BR avg. rent: $1,295	Annual change: +36%
Athens	1BR avg. rent: $750	Annual change: 0%	2BR avg. rent: $875	Annual change: +6%
Scottsboro	1BR avg. rent: $1,300	Annual change: N/A	2BR avg. rent: $1,575	Annual change: N/A
Meridianville	1BR avg. rent: $1,199	Annual change: -23%	2BR avg. rent: $1,579	Annual change: -19%