Average Rent in Hoover, AL
13 apartment buildings, 191 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$721/mo
Apex Hoover
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
191
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Hoover, AL.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Hoover, AL Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Apex Hoover
2250 Little Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Chace Lake Villas
98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA
The Halston
1000 Autumn Wood Dr, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
The Benton
3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Terrace 31
2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Berry Falls
2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA
The Oaks At Lakeshore
1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apex Hoover 2250 Little Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35216, USA | $721 | $1,432 | -- | 3.8 (195) | 7 |
| 2 | Chace Lake Villas 98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA | $920 | $1,182 | $1.14 | 4.3 (320) | 11 |
| 3 | The Halston 1000 Autumn Wood Dr, Hoover, AL 35216, USA | $1,074 | $1,101 | $1.26 | 4.2 (158) | 3 |
| 4 | The Benton 3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA | $1,085 | $1,236 | $1.23 | 4.3 (31) | 4 |
| 5 | Terrace 31 2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA | $1,105 | $1,178 | $1.24 | 4.6 (28) | 2 |
| 6 | Berry Falls 2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA | $1,175 | $1,456 | $0.99 | 3.9 (167) | 8 |
| 7 | The Oaks At Lakeshore 1200 Oaks Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA | $1,275 | $1,524 | $1.35 | 4.1 (33) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Apex Hoover
3.8 (195)2250 Little Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Chace Lake Villas
4.3 (320)98 Chace Lake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA
The Halston
4.2 (158)1000 Autumn Wood Dr, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
The Benton
4.3 (31)3409 Primm Ln, Hoover, AL 35216, USA
Terrace 31
4.6 (28)2059 Little Mountain Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Berry Falls
3.9 (167)2954 Columbiana Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA
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Hoover, AL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 6 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Hoover, AL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,806 per month, based on 191 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $721 at Apex Hoover to $3,450 at Fairin.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,428/mo | $1,425/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,583/mo | $721/mo | 45 |
| 2 Bed | $1,818/mo | $1,010/mo | 114 |
| 3 Bed | $2,118/mo | $950/mo | 30 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hoover, AL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hoover, AL averages $1,583/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,818/mo. At the local median household income of $107,822, that works out to 20% 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 29% 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
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,806/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($721/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Hoover, AL is $107,822 , about 24% 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) | $1,806 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $4,293/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.
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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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $1,668 | -8% | +4.8% | 23 |
| Madison, AL | $1,322 | -27% | -75% | 19 |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,369 | -24% | +4.1% | 18 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,365 | -24% | +1.4% | 16 |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,611 | -11% | -4.7% | 13 |
| Decatur, AL | $978 | -46% | -0.5% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hoover, AL?
The average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,806 per month, based on 191 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Hoover, AL?
The median asking rent in Hoover, AL is $1,733 per month, computed from 191 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,806/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hoover, AL?
The lowest available rent in Hoover, AL starts at $721 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 $1,583/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $721/mo across 45 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hoover, AL?
2-bedroom apartments in Hoover, AL average $1,818/mo. Units start from $1,010/mo across 114 units currently listed.
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