5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Large living area
- Spacious living area
- Updated kitchen
Location
1526 42nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208, USA|Belview Heights
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Signal Property Management
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Amenities for 1526 42nd Street Ensley, Belview Heights
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Large Dog Policy
Allowed
Other Policy
Allowed
Small Dog Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Sweet deal!
This listing is 19% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Belview Heights.
Spacious home with refinished hardwoods, updated kitchen, and tons of character. Enjoy large living area and kitchen. Beware of scammers! Please contact Signal Property Management at **** before leasing. Signal will never request you to pay with Cash App, Zelle, Facebook, or any third party money transfer system. Not accepting Section 8 By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1526 42nd Street Ensley compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 146 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Belview Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35208 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Belview Heights
4-bedroom apartments at 1526 42nd Street Ensley cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Belview Heights
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,434 |
| June 2024 | $1,437 |
| July 2024 | $1,440 |
| August 2024 | $1,446 |
| September 2024 | $1,450 |
| October 2024 | $1,457 |
| November 2024 | $1,450 |
| December 2024 | $1,450 |
| January 2025 | $1,446 |
| February 2025 | $1,432 |
| March 2025 | $1,410 |
| April 2025 | $1,450 |
| May 2025 | $1,443 |
| June 2025 | $1,442 |
| July 2025 | $1,486 |
| August 2025 | $1,446 |
| September 2025 | $1,475 |
| October 2025 | $1,474 |
| November 2025 | $1,492 |
| December 2025 | $1,428 |
| January 2026 | $1,397 |
| February 2026 | $1,399 |
| March 2026 | $1,398 |
| April 2026 | $1,393 |
| May 2026 | $1,385 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $1,400 |
| June 2025 | $1,419 |
| July 2025 | $1,425 |
| December 2025 | $1,300 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1526 42nd Street Ensley?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$42,000/yr
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Schools near 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Central Park Elementary School
4915 ave q
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
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Charles A. Brown Elementary School
4811 court j
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
Minor Elementary School
2425 ave sensley
birmingham, AL, 35218
PK, K-5Public
C-
West End Academy
1840 pearson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Richard Arrington Elementary School
2101 jefferson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood
Belview Heights | Birmingham, AL
Getting around Birmingham near 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1526 42nd Street Ensley, Birmingham
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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