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Huntsville, AL

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Reach for the stars in the Rocket City

Affordable Military-Friendly Active Mountain Views Welcoming Growing

For over half a century, Huntsville has been associated with the development and testing of rockets for space exploration. This idyllic community in the Appalachian foothills of northern Alabama is a powerhouse of high-tech innovation for both civilian and military applications, with Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center driving the local economy. Living in the Huntsville area, you are likely to hear sounds from helicopters and rocket engines on a fairly regular basis.

The city’s intellectual values extend into the local schools as well, which are among the best in the state. But even though the city is home to such a large and unique scientific community, Huntsville retains a timeless atmosphere of Southern charm. Beautiful historic architecture is all around, especially in the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts.

Huntsville offers an array of apartments and houses available for rent in every style and budget imaginable. There’s plenty to do outside the home in Huntsville as well. Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment is a popular venue for catching live music or checking out gallery exhibitions, housed in a historic cotton mill. Huntsville Botanical Garden and Monte Sano State Park provide excellent opportunities to appreciate nature, while the U.S. Space and Rocket Center details the wonders of space through interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $880 for a studio, $1,068 for one bedroom, $1,286 for two bedrooms, and $1,624 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,068/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$1,880/month
729 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,255/month
222 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,724/month
323 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hampton Cove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

684 Students

10
out of 10

Monrovia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

10
out of 10

Monte Sano Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

263 Students

10
out of 10

Riverton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

581 Students

9
out of 10

Farley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

338 Students

9
out of 10

Hampton Cove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

9
out of 10

Mountain Gap Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

9
out of 10

Central School

Public

Grades PK-8

657 Students

8
out of 10

Challenger Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

438 Students

8
out of 10

Monrovia Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

7
out of 10

New Century Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

403 Students

10
out of 10

Huntsville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,826 Students

7
out of 10

Virgil Grissom High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,974 Students

5
out of 10

Lee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

3
out of 10

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

954 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sci-Quest
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Huntsville Botanical Garden
  • Earlyworks Children's History Museum
  • Rainbow Mountain Trailhead

Airports

  • Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

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Living in Huntsville

Transportation

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In Huntsville, there is no train or citywide bus. There is, however, a small shuttle bus that connects certain areas with shopping centers and medical districts. Many apartment complexes have a shuttle stop outside of their entrances. For the disabled and the elderly, there is Handi-Ride. This provides those residents with door-to-door transportation services. For those who want to share rides to work, the city of Huntsville can help commuters to organize carpools through their free-to-use website that encourages ridesharing.

Shopping

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Shopping is spread out throughout the entire Huntsville area. There is no one central shopping district, but there are a few areas that have a high concentration of stores. There are two malls, Parkway Place Mall and Madison Square Mall. Both have large anchor stores that are regional chain department stores. They also have small, locally owned stores inside. Madison Square Mall has several children's areas such as a model-car racing area and an indoor play place. Parkway Place is home to many small boutiques and kiosks as well as larger specialty stores.

Bridge Street Town Centre is a well-known shopping area that was built much like an outdoor mall. It features valet parking and some of the best restaurants in town. It also has department stores, boutiques and specialty stores. It frequently hosts live music and a farmer's market. For kids, it has a jumping fountain and a carousel.

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