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
192
Single-family rentals closed in June 2026 · Madison County
Median Rent
$1,812
Avg: $1,942 · Range: $795 – $4,375
Strong Demand
Median Days on Market
24
Avg DOM: 40 days · 74% leased within 45 days
↓ 2 days MoM · avg ↓ 6 days MoM
Fast Absorption
Avg Rent / Sq Ft
$1.06
Avg home size: 1,883 sq ft · Median: 1,820 sq ft
Leasing Activity — June 2026
Rent Distribution & Days on Market
Properties Leased by Rent Range
192 total transactions · June 2026 · Madison County
Days on Market Breakdown
How quickly homes are absorbed by the market
0–7 days
31
8–21 days
59
22–45 days
53
46–90 days
29
90+ days
20
74% of properties leased within 45 days. The market remains landlord-favorable — the majority of well-priced homes absorbed within 3 weeks of listing.
Velocity by Price Tier
Average Days on Market by Leased Monthly Rent
Under $1,000
44
avg days
4 leases · med 28d
Average
↓ 9d MoM
$1,000–$1,250
22
avg days
5 leases · med 16d
Fast
↓ 40d MoM
$1,250–$1,500
43
avg days
20 leases · med 22d
Average
↓ 49d MoM
$1,500–$1,750
36
avg days
45 leases · med 26d
Good
↓ 10d MoM
$1,750–$2,000
56
avg days
47 leases · med 32d
Slowest
↑ 16d MoM
$2,000–$2,500
26
avg days
46 leases · med 18d
Fastest
↓ 6d MoM
$2,500+
39
avg days
25 leases · med 26d
Good
↓ 15d · ↑ 10 leases MoM
Avg Days on Market vs. Leased Monthly Rent
192 single-family homes leased in Madison County · June 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 · April – June 2026
New Single-Family Rental Listings by Month
Top zip codes · April, May & June 2026 · Source: Paragon MLS
Average Asking Rent by Zip Code
June 2026 active listings snapshot
New Listings & Active Inventory Trend
Market supply momentum · April through June 2026
Zip Code Deep Dive
Active Inventory, New Supply & Market Velocity · June 2026
Velocity Index = new listings as a % of active inventory (June 2026) — a higher ratio indicates faster market absorption. County-wide median DOM for leased homes is 24 days (avg 40 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 | 75 | 39 | $1,950 | 93 | 52% | |
| 35810 | North Huntsville | 51 | 15 | $1,450 | 50 | 29% | |
| 35756 | Madison East / Wall Triana | 43 | 20 | $1,995 | 59 | 46% | |
| 35801 | Downtown Huntsville | 41 | 17 | $1,750 | 46 | 41% | |
| 35811 | NE Huntsville / Providence | 37 | 11 | $1,875 | 44 | 29% | |
| 35757 | Madison North | 35 | 17 | $2,200 | 37 | 48% | |
| 35803 | SE Huntsville / Weatherly | 35 | 19 | $1,750 | 46 | 54% | |
| 35805 | SW Huntsville | 31 | 10 | $1,450 | 31 | 32% | |
| 35763 | Meridianville / Harvest | 30 | 15 | $2,350 | 38 | 50% | |
| 35806 | NW Huntsville / Jones Valley | 25 | 13 | $1,845 | 36 | 52% | |
| 35761 | Owens Cross Roads | 25 | 8 | $1,900 | 28 | 32% | |
| 35749 | Harvest / Monrovia | 24 | 13 | $1,862 | 30 | 54% |
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 48% of all June leases. Investors targeting this tier see strong lease-up and low vacancy risk. Premium demand is surging: $2,500+ leases jumped from 15 to 25 month-over-month.
02 — Location
Top Volume Corridors
35758, 35756, & 35810 led all zip codes in new supply April–June (202 combined new listings). 35758 alone saw 39 new listings in June — the highest single-month total in the county. These corridors offer the strongest transaction liquidity for investors.
03 — Premium Growth
35763 Leading on Price
Meridianville/Harvest (35763) holds the highest avg asking rent in the county at $2,495/mo with a median of $2,350. Premium demand is accelerating — $2,500+ leases county-wide jumped from 15 to 25 transactions in a single month.
04 — Market Health
Landlord-Favorable Signal
Median DOM improved to 24 days county-wide in June. The $2,000–$2,500/mo tier leases fastest at 26 avg days. A key shift: the $1,250–$1,500 tier dropped from 92 to 43 avg days — pricing compression has eased. The $1,750–$2,000 band is now the slowest at 56 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 climbed steadily April → June (196 → 222 → 230, +17% over the period). Active inventory is also rising slightly (533 → 546). Demand is absorbing the added supply, but sharp pricing and property condition are becoming stronger differentiators.
Data Sources & Disclaimer: Leasing data sourced from MLS CMA Summary Report (Madison County, June 2026 — 192 transactions). Active market statistics from Paragon MLS as of July 9, 2026. Supply trend and zip-level data reflect prior period (March–May 2026) pending updated zip-level reporting. 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.