Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 13 zip codes in Huntsville, AL.
NASA, defense contractors, and the Army — Huntsville's renter base has security clearances and steady paychecks. One of the fastest-growing cities in the South, and the rental demand here is the kind that doesn't disappear in a downturn.
Median Asking Rent
$1,488
Rent Change (YoY)
-8.3%
Avg Days on Market
57
Active Rental Listings
1,569
Median List Price
$375,000
Average across 13 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 35756 | $1,949/mo |
| 35757 | $1,900/mo |
| 35763 | $1,900/mo |
| 35824 | $1,850/mo |
| 35758 | $1,746/mo |
| 35806 | $1,720/mo |
| 35803 | $1,595/mo |
| 35811 | $1,499/mo |
| 35810 | $1,350/mo |
| 35801 | $1,330/mo |
| 35802 | $1,025/mo |
| 35805 | $900/mo |
| 35816 | $875/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $960/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $940/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,795/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,950/mo |
Aggregated median across all Huntsville zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 35801 | $450,000 |
| 35758 | $425,000 |
| 35806 | $419,900 |
| 35763 | $399,000 |
| 35756 | $398,000 |
| 35757 | $395,000 |
| 35803 | $375,000 |
| 35824 | $351,800 |
| 35811 | $345,000 |
| 35802 | $327,000 |
| 35810 | $242,000 |
| 35805 | $205,000 |
| 35816 | $184,900 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,240/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,430/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,850/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,300/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the Huntsville metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across Huntsville, AL is currently $1,488/month, based on active rental listings across 13 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -8.3% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 35756 has the highest median asking rent at $1,949/month, while ZIP 35816 comes in at $875/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 57 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Huntsville metro area is $1,430/month. Current median asking rents are above the FMR, which is common in growing markets.
Huntsville is having a moment. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and a growing cluster of defense contractors (Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing) have created a concentration of high-paying jobs that you wouldn't expect in a city this size. The renter base skews well-educated and well-paid. Downtown, Twickenham, and the areas near Research Park are premium. South Huntsville and Madison are popular with military families. Alabama is very landlord-friendly. The growth trajectory here is strong — the FBI is relocating a major facility to Huntsville, and Mazda-Toyota has a manufacturing plant nearby. Entry points are still reasonable, which makes the math work. This is a market that a lot of investors haven't discovered yet.
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