Average Rent in Hoover, AL
14 apartment buildings, 396 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,773/mo
Cheapest
$895/mo
Properties
14
Units
396
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 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 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Chace Lake Villas
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham
Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails
1000 Riverchase Trail, Birmingham
Woodmere Creek
779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham
The Ridgely
3400 Chestnut Ridge Ln, Birmingham
Hawthorne at Wisteria
2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham
The Oaks At Lakeshore
1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham
Colina Hillside
1121 Colina Street, Birmingham
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chace Lake Villas 98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham | $895 | $1,153 | $1.15 | 4.3 (320) | 17 |
| 2 | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails 1000 Riverchase Trail, Birmingham | $1,118 | $1,346 | $1.43 | 4.2 (185) | 24 |
| 3 | Woodmere Creek 779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham | $1,175 | $1,451 | $1.28 | 3.2 (39) | 13 |
| 4 | The Ridgely 3400 Chestnut Ridge Ln, Birmingham | $1,179 | $1,179 | -- | 3.1 (64) | 1 |
| 5 | Hawthorne at Wisteria 2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham | $1,210 | $1,350 | $0.99 | 4.5 (175) | 18 |
| 6 | The Oaks At Lakeshore 1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham | $1,240 | $1,535 | $1.42 | 4.1 (33) | 37 |
| 7 | Colina Hillside 1121 Colina Street, Birmingham | $1,375 | $1,948 | $1.96 | 5 (8) | 252 |
Explore Each Property
Chace Lake Villas
4.3 (320)98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham
Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails
4.2 (185)1000 Riverchase Trail, Birmingham
Woodmere Creek
3.2 (39)779 Woodmere Creek Dr, Birmingham
The Ridgely
3.1 (64)3400 Chestnut Ridge Ln, Birmingham
Hawthorne at Wisteria
4.5 (175)2870 Regal Cir, Birmingham
The Oaks At Lakeshore
4.1 (33)1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham
Hoover, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,773 per month, based on 396 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Chace Lake Villas to $1,950 at PURE Property Management of Alabama.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,396/mo | $1,375/mo | 13 |
| 1 Bed | $1,483/mo | $895/mo | 132 |
| 2 Bed | $1,866/mo | $1,050/mo | 201 |
| 3 Bed | $2,262/mo | $1,179/mo | 50 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,773/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Cost of living in Hoover, AL
We only have live rent data for Hoover, AL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,773 |
| Estimated total | $1,773/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Alabama
How Hoover, AL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hoover, AL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $1,374 | -23% | 12 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,431 | -19% | 10 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,212 | -32% | 10 |
| Huntsville, AL | $1,450 | -18% | 8 |
| Auburn, AL | $2,525 | +42% | 7 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,525 | -14% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hoover, AL?
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,773 per month, based on 396 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hoover, AL?
The lowest available rent in Hoover, AL starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hoover, AL?
1-bedroom apartments in Hoover, AL average $1,483/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 132 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hoover, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Hoover, AL average $1,866/mo. Units start from $1,050/mo across 201 units currently listed.
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