2 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
1526 42nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208, USA|Belview Heights
Tour 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Contact
DECAS GROUP
Nearby rentals
Renter hub
Property management
Apartments for rent BirminghamApartments for rent TuscaloosaApartments for rent Five Points SouthApartments for rent HooverApartments for rent Center PointApartments for rent HelenaApartments for rent BessemerApartments for rent CaleraApartments for rent OdenvilleApartments for rent MoodyApartments for rent PinsonApartments for rent Killbough SpringsApartments for rent Glen IrisApartments for rent College HillsApartments for rent South EastlakeApartments Near Me
Houses for rent BirminghamHouses for rent Vestavia HillsHouses for rent Central CityHouses for rent VestaviaHouses for rent TuscaloosaHouses for rent HooverHouses for rent Highland ParkHouses for rent Five Points SouthHouses for rent Center PointHouses for rent South EastlakeHouses for rent Fountain HeightsHouses for rent Forest ParkHouses for rent AlabasterHouses for rent HomewoodHouses for rent Mountain BrookHouses for rent near me
Amenities for 1526 42nd Street Ensley, Belview Heights
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
Contact Property
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
Contact Property
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Questions about this property’s policies and fees?
Advertisement
About 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Please apply online (https decas appfolio com listings) so we can better serve you in a timely fashion. Our screening criteria includes, but may not be limited to, screening for criminal/background, rental verification, income/employment verification, eviction checks and credit report checks/reviews. Any pets must be approved in writing prior to showing the property. Prospective buyers/tenants to verify all information of importance. Application fees paid are non-refunable. Property owner will make final decision if any appliances will be supplied for the lease term. If any approved applicant remits a security deposit to hold the property and does not finalize the move in process- the security deposit will be forfeited as a marketing termination fee.
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
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 146 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Belview Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 35208 |
| Type | House for rent |
Get the latest listings anytime, anywhere
Receive similar listings in the area, download our app, and more.
Rent trends in Belview Heights
4-bedroom apartments at 1526 42nd Street Ensley cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Birmingham.
Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Belview Heights
Birmingham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,400 |
| March 2024 | $1,400 |
| April 2024 | $1,412 |
| May 2024 | $1,422 |
| 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 | $1,396 |
| 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%
Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$47,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.
Schools near 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Central Park Elementary School
4915 ave q
birmingham, AL, 35208
PK, K-5Public
C-
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-
Wylam Elementary School
701 erie st
birmingham, AL, 35224
PK, K-5Public
C-
Advertisement
Internet available near 1526 42nd Street Ensley
Neighborhood
Belview Heights | Birmingham, AL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
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
Compare similar properties nearby
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments
Our team has verified this company3801 Galleria Woods Dr
3 Beds
$1,414–$2,033
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
Highpointe Apartments
Our team has verified this companyGlen Iris • 1229 Beacon Pkwy E
3 Beds
$1,150–$1,270
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
Valley Station Apartment Homes
Our team has verified this companyGlen Iris • 834 Golden Gate Ln
3 Beds
$1,400–$1,675
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments
Our team has verified this company3801 Galleria Woods Dr
3 Beds
$1,414–$2,033
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
Highpointe Apartments
Our team has verified this companyGlen Iris • 1229 Beacon Pkwy E
3 Beds
$1,150–$1,270
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
Valley Station Apartment Homes
Our team has verified this companyGlen Iris • 834 Golden Gate Ln
3 Beds
$1,400–$1,675
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
- dogs ok
- swimming pool
- fitness center
Check availability
Advertisement