The Villas at Old Monrovia
1001 Cernan Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35806
$1,199 - $2,925 | 1-3 Beds
A mere six miles east of Huntsville, University/Research Park hosts one of the world's leading science and technology business parks. Central to the area's economy, Cummings Research Park brings together Fortune 500 companies and U.S. space and defense agencies with the best and brightest from local universities to create a premier center for research and technology. Townhomes and condos form the bulk of the rentals, meaning there’s something for families, students, and professionals alike.
This area has become a research hub for both government agencies such as NASA as well as private corporations including Lockheed and IBM. The abundance of research jobs in addition to the local educational institutions created the need for housing to accommodate the workers, students, and educators.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in University/Research Park is $898 for a studio, $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,315 for two bedrooms, and $1,653 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University/Research Park has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.
Studio
507 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$898/month
Average Rent
1 BR
755 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,115/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,074 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,315/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,391 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,653/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.