Average Rent in Hoover, AL
13 apartment buildings, 320 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,882/mo
market average
Cheapest
$895/mo
Chace Lake Villas
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
320
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Hoover, AL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hoover, AL Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Chace Lake Villas
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA
PURE Property Management of Alabama
100 Chase Park S Ste 216, Hoover, AL 35244, USA
The Benton
3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Berry Falls
2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA
Terrace 31
2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Hawthorne at Wisteria
2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA
The Oaks At Lakeshore
1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chace Lake Villas 98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA | $895 | $1,201 | $1.22 | 4.3 (320) | 15 |
| 2 | PURE Property Management of Alabama 100 Chase Park S Ste 216, Hoover, AL 35244, USA | $1,050 | $1,900 | $1.05 | 3.8 (182) | 4 |
| 3 | The Benton 3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA | $1,085 | $1,236 | $1.23 | 4.3 (31) | 4 |
| 4 | Berry Falls 2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA | $1,175 | $1,368 | $1.12 | 3.9 (167) | 22 |
| 5 | Terrace 31 2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1.42 | 4.6 (28) | 1 |
| 6 | Hawthorne at Wisteria 2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA | $1,268 | $1,438 | $1.05 | 4.5 (175) | 4 |
| 7 | The Oaks At Lakeshore 1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA | $1,325 | $1,560 | $1.35 | 4.1 (33) | 18 |
Explore Each Property
Chace Lake Villas
4.3 (320)98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA
PURE Property Management of Alabama
3.8 (182)100 Chase Park S Ste 216, Hoover, AL 35244, USA
The Benton
4.3 (31)3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Berry Falls
3.9 (167)2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA
Terrace 31
4.6 (28)2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Hawthorne at Wisteria
4.5 (175)2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA
Hoover, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,882 per month, based on 320 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Chace Lake Villas to $3,450 at Fairin.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,398/mo | $1,365/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $1,512/mo | $895/mo | 86 |
| 2 Bed | $1,958/mo | $1,050/mo | 179 |
| 3 Bed | $2,333/mo | $1,085/mo | 48 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Hoover, AL apartments earn?
The 8 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.9M in rental revenue per month ($35M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Colina Hillside | $1.4M/mo | 79% | 1000 |
| 2.The Oaks At Lakeshore | $391K/mo | 94% | 277 |
| 3.Patton Crest | $339K/mo | 83% | 174 |
| 4.Hawthorne at Wisteria | $273K/mo | 99% | 200 |
| 5.Chace Lake Villas | $218K/mo | 92% | 198 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Hoover, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hoover, AL averages $1,512/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,958/mo. At the local median household income of $107,822, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hoover, AL at $1,404/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hoover, AL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hoover, AL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,882/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Hoover, AL is $107,822 , about 19% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hoover, AL
Overall prices in Hoover, AL runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hoover, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,882 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $4,369/mo |
Population
92,401
Median household income
$107,822
Census median rent
$1,404/mo
Rent as % of income
29.0%
Median age
38.3
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Alabama
How Hoover, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hoover, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,652 | -12% | 21 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,406 | -25% | 16 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,274 | -32% | 14 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,651 | -12% | 12 |
| Madison, AL | $1,324 | -30% | 8 |
| Decatur, AL | $1,002 | -47% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hoover, AL?
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,882 per month, based on 320 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hoover, AL?
The lowest available rent in Hoover, AL starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hoover, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Hoover, AL average $1,512/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 86 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hoover, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Hoover, AL average $1,958/mo. Units start from $1,050/mo across 179 units currently listed.
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