← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Huntsville, AL, over the past three years
Rent in Huntsville, AL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,330
1-year change
+2.7%
3-year change
+3.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.3%
Rents in Huntsville rose +2.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Huntsville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,330 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,333 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,313 |
| May 2026 | $1,311 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,313 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,331 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,328 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,318 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,309 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,307 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,308 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,300 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,295 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,297 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,302 |
| May 2025 | $1,298 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,294 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,288 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,293 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,290 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,300 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,302 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,306 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,311 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,312 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,309 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,299 |
| May 2024 | $1,295 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,284 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,287 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,288 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,293 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,293 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,294 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,287 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,286 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,281 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,840 |
City typical rent × AL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 35741 | $1,325 | – |
| 35801 | $1,457 | +1.3% |
| 35802 | $1,169 | +0.2% |
| 35803 | $1,650 | +9.8% |
| 35805 | $1,134 | +1.3% |
| 35806 | $1,311 | +3.4% |
| 35810 | $1,440 | +1.5% |
| 35811 | $1,357 | +3.7% |
| 35816 | $997 | +0.4% |
| 35824 | $1,383 | +0.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Huntsville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Huntsville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.1% to +9.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.