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
177
Single-family rentals closed in August 2026 · Madison County
Median Rent
$1,850
Avg: $1,921 · Range: $800 – $3,750
Strong Demand
Median Days on Market
30
Avg DOM: 47 days · 66% leased within 45 days
↑ 5pp within 45d MoM · DOM flat MoM
Fast Absorption
Avg Rent / Sq Ft
$1.06
Avg home size: 1,895 sq ft · Median: 1,810 sq ft
Leasing Activity — August 2026
Rent Distribution & Days on Market
Properties Leased by Rent Range
177 total transactions · August 2026 · Madison County
Days on Market Breakdown
How quickly homes are absorbed by the market
0–7 days
26
8–21 days
41
22–45 days
50
46–90 days
38
90+ days
22
66% of properties leased within 45 days. Absorption improved in August — the $1,500–$1,750 tier led all price ranges at just 35 avg days on market.
Velocity by Price Tier
Average Days on Market by Leased Monthly Rent
Under $1,000
63
avg days
2 leases · med 63d
Sample Too Small
n=2, not comparable
$1,000–$1,250
62
avg days
10 leases · med 43d
Slow
↓ 10d MoM
$1,250–$1,500
64
avg days
20 leases · med 35d
Slowest
↑ 10d MoM
$1,500–$1,750
35
avg days
38 leases · med 27d
Fastest
↓ 14d MoM
$1,750–$2,000
45
avg days
42 leases · med 30d
Good
≈ flat MoM
$2,000–$2,500
46
avg days
41 leases · med 27d
Good
↑ 4d MoM
$2,500+
46
avg days
24 leases · med 22d
Good
↓ 2d · ↑ 12 leases MoM
Avg Days on Market vs. Leased Monthly Rent
177 single-family homes leased in Madison County · August 2026 · Average DOM per price bucket
The $2,000–$2,500 range leases fastest at 26 avg days — outperforming the county median by nearly 2 weeks. A notable shift from last period: the $1,250–$1,500 tier improved dramatically (from 92 to 43 avg days), while $1,750–$2,000 is now the slowest tier at 56 days. Premium demand is accelerating — $2,500+ leases jumped from 15 to 25 transactions.
3-Month Supply Trend
New Listings Coming to Market · May – July 2026
New Single-Family Rental Listings by Month
Top zip codes · May, June & July 2026 · Source: Paragon MLS
Average Asking Rent by Zip Code
July 2026 active listings snapshot
New Listings & Active Inventory Trend
Market supply momentum · May through July 2026
Zip Code Deep Dive
Active Inventory, New Supply & Market Velocity · July 2026
Velocity Index = new listings as a % of active inventory (July 2026) — a higher ratio indicates faster market absorption. County-wide median DOM for leased homes is 30 days (avg 47 days) — August 2026. 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 | 115 | 49 | $1,950 | 143 | 42% | |
| 35801 | Downtown Huntsville | 75 | 33 | $1,615 | 72 | 44% | |
| 35810 | North Huntsville | 66 | 21 | $1,450 | 62 | 31% | |
| 35805 | SW Huntsville | 63 | 11 | $1,100 | 41 | 17% | |
| 35806 | NW Huntsville / Jones Valley | 54 | 21 | $1,872 | 63 | 38% | |
| 35811 | NE Huntsville / Providence | 47 | 21 | $1,650 | 55 | 44% | |
| 35803 | SE Huntsville / Weatherly | 46 | 16 | $1,700 | 52 | 34% | |
| 35802 | South Huntsville | 41 | 15 | $1,650 | 34 | 36% | |
| 35756 | Madison East / Wall Triana | 40 | 12 | $1,992 | 55 | 30% | |
| 35763 | Meridianville / Harvest | 38 | 16 | $2,022 | 52 | 42% | |
| 35757 | Madison North | 36 | 14 | $2,075 | 51 | 38% | |
| 35816 | Huntsville Central | 33 | 5 | $1,200 | 23 | 15% |
Investor Intelligence
What This Data Means for Your Portfolio
01 — Velocity
High-Velocity Sweet Spot
Properties priced $1,500–$2,500/mo represent the deepest demand pool — roughly 68% of all August leases. The premium tier rebounded strongly: $2,500+ leases jumped from 12 to 24 month-over-month. The $1,500–$1,750 tier led velocity at just 35 avg days.
02 — Location
Top Volume Corridors
35758, 35801, & 35806 led all zip codes in new supply May–July (230 combined new listings). 35758 alone saw 49 new listings in July with 115 active — the highest inventory in the county. These corridors offer the strongest transaction liquidity for investors.
03 — Premium Growth
35763 Leading on Price
35758 Madison West now leads avg asking rent at $2,445/mo, with 35756 at $2,361 and 35801 Downtown at $2,255. Active inventory county-wide has grown to 811 listings — investors should watch pricing strategy as supply continues building.
04 — Market Health
Landlord-Favorable Signal
Median DOM held steady at 30 days county-wide in August (avg 47 days). A notable shift: the $1,500–$1,750 tier became the fastest segment at 35 avg days (↓14d MoM). The $2,500+ tier improved as well — faster absorption and double the lease volume. Sub-$1,500 homes continue to face longer market times at 62–64 avg days.
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
New listings peaked in June (305) then eased slightly in July (298). Active inventory continues climbing (778 → 807 → 811). With supply at its highest point in this cycle, accurate pricing and strong property condition are critical differentiators for minimizing vacancy.
Data Sources & Disclaimer: Leasing data sourced from MLS CMA Summary Report (Madison County, August 2026 — 177 transactions). Market activity data from Paragon MLS (June–August 2026). Supply trend and zip-level data reflect June–August 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.