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45STAR SCORE

Daphne, AL rental market data (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in the Daphne metro costs $371,460 and typical rent is $1,701/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 18 and a gross rental yield of 5.5%. Daphne scores 45/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #140 of 174 tracked US rental markets.

The Daphne metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 18 on a typical home value of $371,460 and typical rent of $1,701/month — a gross rental yield of 5.5% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.

New to this? The price-to-rent ratio is the home price divided by a year of rent — lower means rents are big relative to prices, which favors landlords. Gross yield is a year of rent as a % of the price, before expenses. BRRRR = Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: buy below market, fix it, rent it, then refinance to pull your cash back out and buy the next one. Full walkthrough in the beginner's guide.

Key numbers

MetricValue
Typical home value (ZHVI)$371,460
Typical rent (ZORI)$1,701/mo
Price-to-rent ratio18
Gross rental yield5.5%
Star Score45/100 ★★☆☆☆
Rank among tracked markets#140 of 174
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Why Daphne scores 45

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Star Opportunities in Daphne flagged 2026-10-27

Active listings our scanner flagged for under-market signals — price cuts, long days on market, below-comp pricing. Leads to underwrite, not appraisals; verify everything locally.

2504 Old Spanish Trl, Daphne, AL 36526 ★ 100
$94,500 · 3bd 1ba · 900 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,090/mo (13.8% yield)
Motivation 53 · Condition discount (hypothesis)97 days on marketfind listing →
600 Cheshire Ln, Unit 106, Daphne, AL 36526 ★ 100
$124,500 · 2bd 2ba · 1,152 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,400/mo (13.5% yield)
Motivation 100 · Condition discount (hypothesis)−22.1% price cut95 days on marketfind listing →
109 Ventura Cir, Daphne, AL 36526 ★ 100
$310,000 · 4bd 2.5ba · 2,850 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,550/mo (9.9% yield)
Motivation 47 · Condition discount (hypothesis)82 days on marketfind listing →
106 Iris Cir, Daphne, AL 36526 ★ 100
$287,000 · 4bd 2.5ba · 2,684 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,550/mo (10.7% yield)
Motivation 46 · Condition discount (hypothesis)71 days on marketfind listing →
126 Brentwood Dr, Daphne, AL 36526 ★ 100
$164,700 · 3bd 2ba · 1,699 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,060/mo (15.0% yield)
Motivation 52 · Condition discount (hypothesis)72 days on marketfind listing →

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Assumable-mortgage pocket: 29.4% of AL's 2019-21 mortgage originations were government-backed (FHA/VA/USDA) — assumable by law, mostly at ~3% rates. VA loans can be assumed by non-veterans, including for investment purchases. The Assumability Index →

What would a rehab cost here?

National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:

Scope$/sq ftTypical house
Paint & refresh (cosmetic light)$15–25$21K–35K
Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths)$25–45$35K–63K
Full renovation (systems + finishes)$45–75$63K–105K
Gut / structural$75–120$105K–168K

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Frequently asked questions

Is Daphne a good market for rental property in 2026?

Daphne scores 45/100 on the Star Score index (#140 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 5.5% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.

What is the price-to-rent ratio in Daphne?

18 — the typical home value ($371,460) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,701/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.

Is Daphne a good BRRRR market in 2026?

With a typical home at $371,460 and rent of $1,701/month (5.5% gross yield), Daphne can work for BRRRR in select submarkets, but higher prices or thinner yields mean deals need bigger discounts to snowball.

How much rent does the typical Daphne home earn?

Typical asking rent in the Daphne metro is $1,701 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.

Home values and rents: Zillow ZHVI / ZORI, September 2026 metro figures. Factor scores are editorial estimates on public data. Last reviewed October 2026. Not investment advice — verify locally before acting. Methodology & sources.