Hi David,
As your dedicated investment specialist, I'm sending over this month's rental market snapshot for Madison County — so you always know what your portfolio is worth and where the opportunities are.
30-Day Market Snapshot
Homes Leased
193
Single-family rentals closed in the past 30 days · Madison County
Median Rent
$1,850
Avg: $1,911 · Range: $850 – $5,000
Strong Demand
Median Days on Market
26
Avg DOM: 45 days · 27 properties leased same day
Fast Absorption
Avg Rent / Sq Ft
$1.05
Avg home size: 1,889 sq ft · Median: 1,800 sq ft
Leasing Activity — 30-Day Period
Rent Distribution & Days on Market
Properties Leased by Rent Range
193 total transactions · last 30 days · Madison County
Days on Market Breakdown
How quickly homes are absorbed by the market
Same day (0)
27
1–7 days
39
8–21 days
43
22–45 days
46
46–90 days
29
90+ days
9
79% of properties leased within 45 days. Homes priced at or below the market median typically leased in under 3 weeks — a clear indicator of a landlord-favorable market.
Velocity by Price Tier
Average Days on Market by Leased Monthly Rent
Under $1,000
53
avg days
4 leases · med 24d
Moderate
$1,000–$1,250
62
avg days
5 leases · med 20d
Moderate
$1,250–$1,500
92
avg days
18 leases · med 65d
Slowest
$1,500–$1,750
46
avg days
43 leases · med 32d
Average
$1,750–$2,000
40
avg days
50 leases · med 22d
Good
$2,000–$2,500
32
avg days
54 leases · med 22d
Fastest
$2,500+
54
avg days
15 leases · med 19d
Moderate
Avg Days on Market vs. Leased Monthly Rent
193 single-family homes leased in Madison County · Last 30 days · Average DOM per price bucket
The $2,000–$2,500 range leases fastest at 32 avg days — outperforming the county median by 14 days. The $1,250–$1,500 tier is the slowest at 92 avg days, signaling significant competition at that price point. Mid-range and premium properties ($1,750–$2,500) show the strongest velocity.
3-Month Supply Trend
New Listings Coming to Market · March – June 2026
New Single-Family Rental Listings by Month
Top zip codes · March, April & May 2026 · Source: Paragon MLS
Average Asking Rent by Zip Code
May 2026 active listings snapshot
New Listings & Active Inventory Trend
Market supply momentum · March through May 2026
Zip Code Deep Dive
Active Inventory, New Supply & Market Velocity · May 2026
Velocity Index = new listings as a % of active inventory — a higher ratio indicates faster market absorption. County-wide median DOM for leased homes is 26 days (avg 46 days). Individual zip DOM data is not tracked in the source report; absorption rate is the best available zip-level velocity proxy.
| Zip Code | Area | Active Listings | New Listings (May) | Avg Asking Rent | Median Asking Rent | 3-Mo New Listings | Velocity Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35758 | Madison West / Research Park | 67 | 30 | $1,950 | 79 | 45% | |
| 35756 | Madison East / Wall Triana | 50 | 21 | $2,070 | 58 | 42% | |
| 35810 | North Huntsville | 55 | 21 | $1,400 | 49 | 38% | |
| 35811 | NE Huntsville / Providence | 42 | 18 | $1,698 | 44 | 43% | |
| 35763 | Meridianville / Harvest | 25 | 14 | $2,300 | 36 | 56% | |
| 35803 | SE Huntsville / Weatherly | 34 | 13 | $1,770 | 41 | 38% | |
| 35806 | NW Huntsville / Jones Valley | 19 | 11 | $1,800 | 38 | 58% | |
| 35757 | Madison North | 31 | 16 | $2,000 | 34 | 52% | |
| 35801 | Downtown Huntsville | 36 | 12 | $1,635 | 40 | 33% | |
| 35749 | Harvest / Monrovia | 24 | 11 | $1,823 | 29 | 46% | |
| 35761 | Owens Cross Roads | 29 | 15 | $1,875 | 25 | 52% | |
| 35824 | Huntsville / Redstone Arsenal Area | 17 | 7 | $2,000 | 19 | 41% |
Investor Intelligence
What This Data Means for Your Portfolio
01 — Velocity
High-Velocity Sweet Spot
Properties priced $1,500–$2,000/mo represent the deepest demand pool — roughly 49% of all leases in the past 30 days. Investors targeting this tier see the fastest lease-up and lowest vacancy risk.
02 — Location
Top Volume Corridors
35758, 35756, & 35810 led all zip codes in new supply over the past 3 months (186 combined new listings). These corridors offer the strongest transaction liquidity for investors buying or placing tenants.
03 — Premium Growth
35763 Leading on Price
Meridianville/Harvest shows the highest avg asking rent in the county at $2,444/mo — up from $1,987 in March. New construction in this corridor is commanding premium rates and leasing quickly.
04 — Market Health
Landlord-Favorable Signal
Median DOM is 26 days county-wide — with 34% of all leases occurring in 7 days or less. The $2,000–$2,500/mo tier leases fastest at 32 avg days, while the $1,250–$1,500 tier averages 92 days, indicating pricing compression in that band.
05 — Workforce
Workforce Housing Demand
Zip codes 35810 and 35805 serve high-volume workforce renter demand at $1,200–$1,600/mo. Strong absorption reflects consistent demand from Boeing, NASA, and defense contractor employees.
06 — Supply Watch
Inventory Is Rising
Total new listings trended upward March → May (+13%). While demand remains strong, investors should note that pricing strategy and property condition will be increasingly important differentiators.
Data Sources & Disclaimer: Leasing data sourced from MLS CMA Summary Report (Madison County, last 30 days). New listing trend data from Paragon Market Activity by Zip & Month, March 1 – June 9, 2026. All data reflects single-family residential rentals in Madison County, AL. Statistics are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Report prepared by Vale Group Property Management · Updated monthly.