Where young professionals are living in Huntsville

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Your morning coffee could look like this 😍 (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

About a dozen people are moving to Huntsville every day, including many young professionals. In fact, Huntsville was recently named the #5 city for Millennials to live and work.

As a young professional myself, hunting for an apartment in Huntsville is now more about lifestyle hunting—what kind of routine do I want to curate?

Keep reading to find out where you can enjoy a blend of walkable city life, luxury and nature (spoiler, it also features the city’s first rooftop pool).

Why locals love the Twickenham lifestyle

In a pocket of downtown, Twickenham has its own charming feel. (Peyton Kingsbury / Hville Blast)

While families are attracted to suburbs of Madison and South Huntsville, young professionals are flocking to downtown Huntsville for proximity to essentials and entertainment with that “big city” feel.

One area earning the attention of younger Huntsvillians is Twickenham, a neighborhood in downtown Huntsville.

Everything you need is a walk away in Twickenham:

  • Grocery: Publix, Star Market, Green Street Market
  • Shopping: Pants Store, Huntsville Madison County Public Library, Clinton Row shops
  • Self care + fitness: Beaute Nail Spa, Rocket City E-Bikes, Lightfoot Elite Fitness, YMCA
  • Restaurants: Taco Mama, Mei Wei, Cookie Fix, Cajun Steamer, Another Broken Egg, Chick-fil-A, Ruth’s Chris, Condado Tacos, Honest Coffee Roasters
  • Entertainment + social: VBC, Huntsville Museum of Art, Baker & Able, CO-OP Table + Bar, Stella’s Elixir Lounge
  • Nature: Community Foundation Park, Big Spring Park, Council High Memorial Park

Where young professionals are living: Vista at Councill Square

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From the rooftop pool to the office, Vista is a great place to live for young professionals. (Hville Blast)

In the heart of Twickenham is the newest apartment in Huntsville: Vista at Councill Square. Just opened in May 2025, this luxury apartment blends nature-forward aesthetics with high-end living.

📍521 Davis Circle SW, Huntsville, Alabama 35801

With hybrid work environments rising in popularity, having a comfortable place to live and work is important for many young professionals.

Luckily, Vista accommodates its working residents with:

  • Cozy coworking lounges on two floors
  • Beautiful courtyard with balcony views + outdoor seating
  • Walking distance to local employers + after-work social activities

Plus, spare yourself the long commute with local employers such as:

  • Huntsville Hospital
  • Redstone Federal Credit Union
  • UAH + Alabama A&M
  • Redstone Arsenal
  • Huntsville City Schools
  • Toyota Mazda
  • Blue Origin
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Boeing
  • Amazon

Pro tip: Check out Vista’s website to learn more about the latest deals and promotions.

Curated for an urban + active lifestyle

Apartment living doesn’t get better than this in downtown Huntsville. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

Another topic top-of-mind for young professionals? Work-life balance.

Luckily, Vista makes it easy to prioritize R&R and staying active with amenities like:

  • Rooftop pool with cabanas + view of Monte Sano
  • State-of-the-art gym + yoga room
  • Golf + sport simulator bay
  • Mid-century modern bar with pool table
  • Easy-access garage parking
  • Walkability to downtown Huntsville

Ready to launch your career in Huntsville while living at this stunning new apartment in Huntsville? Get a virtual tour!

Find the right fit for you

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Vista is picture-perfect. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

Vista is breaking the mold with their unique floor plans of studio, 1-3 bedroom units starting at $1,159. (We hear the Urban Studios are in high-demand!)

Know a young professional on the hunt for a new apartment? Share this to see if Vista at Councill Square is what they’ve been looking for!

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