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A look at rental trends here in the Huntsville area
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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
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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% |
New apartments in the Rocket City
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Apartment complexes continue to pop up all over the area. In 2024, we have seen multiple communities open or break ground, including:
- Front Row
- Gateway Village in Athens
- The Villas at Old Monrovia
- Leo at Flint Crossing
- The Stella at Five Points
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