Reviewed by: Michael Seale
Huntsville ranks in top 10 places to rent in the U.S.
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It’s no surprise that apartments have been popping up everywhere in the Huntsville area. The good news for renters? They have ample options in a competitive buyers’ market, plus easy access to work and play.
This week, we have even more good news for renters. According to financial wellness publication WalletHub, the Huntsville area ranks in the top 10 of the Best & Worst Places to Rent in America (2025).
Where Huntsville ranks
Out of 182 metro areas, Huntsville earned the #7 spot for the best cities to rent in.
- Overland Park, KS
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Chandler, AZ
- Gilbert, AZ
- Bismarck, ND
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Huntsville, AL
- Peoria, AZ
- Lewiston, ME
- Nashua, NH
Huntsville also ranks in the top 15 for the survey’s metrics:
- #10 in Rental Market + Affordability
- #12 in Quality of Life
Where other Alabama cities ranked:
- Mobile, AL (#61)
- Montgomery, AL (#86)
- Birmingham, AL (#153)
Determining the top cities
Source: WalletHub
As an influx of new residents move to the Huntsville area, they’re faced with the question of renting or buying. According to WalletHub, in some places, renting may be more cost-effective and a better overall value than owning.
WalletHub analyzed over 180 rental markets with 21 key metrics to determine which cities give renters the best value.
They considered a range of variables including:
- rental attractiveness
- quality of life
- difference between rental rates and mortgage payments
- historical price changes
- the cost of living
- job availability
“In the best cities for renters, rent can cost you as little as around 15% of your income. You’ll also have access to robust laws that protect renters, such as limiting deposits to only a month or two of rent.
Our study also considers quality-of-life factors such as a city’s traffic congestion, job market or recreation options to make sure you can get a good living experience, not just inexpensive housing.”
Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst
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