ZIP 35242

Birmingham, AL

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

ZIP 35242 covers 24 tracked apartment buildings totaling 6,811 units in Birmingham, AL, with an average asking rent of $1,788 — close to the national median for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $792 to $3,810 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 92.6% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $625,000 ($209 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 111 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 190 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Birmingham shows an average loan amount of $326,258 at an average interest rate of 6.60%. 3,506 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-06
Avg Rent
$1,788
$792 – $3,810
Buildings
24
Total Units
6,811
Est. Occupancy
92.6%
503 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
1
1980-1999
12
2000-2014
5
2015+
6

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
Feldspar CircleN/A2023$3,810
The Abbey At Inverness8011986$1,120
The Avenues of Inverness5861985$1,084
Kenley Apartments4021997$1,333
Inverness Cliffs4001983$1,379
Cahaba Grandview3242009$1,536
The Whitby Birmingham3212024$2,176
Aventura Oak Mountain3151998$1,444
Retreat at Greystone3122014$1,579
MAA Liberty Park3001999$1,603
Last updated: 2026-07-13
Median Asking Price
$625,000
Median Size
3,094 sqft
Price per Sqft
$209
Avg Days on Market
111 days
Active Listings
190

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family88.2%(209)
Townhome6.3%(15)
Condo5.5%(13)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$326,258
Avg Property Value
$415,184
Avg Applicant Income
$139,592
Denial Rate
12.1%
Avg Interest Rate
6.6%
Originations
3,506

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional66.7%
FHA22.5%
VA8.8%
USDA2%