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Average Rent in Hoover, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Hoover, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,344/mo
▼ 8.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,085/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
45
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Hoover, AL
Compare average rent across Hoover, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover 35243 | $3,450 | $3,450 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluff Park | $2,337 | $1,845 | 1 | 29 |
| Hoover 35244 | $1,923 | $895 | 3 | 230 |
| Hoover 35209 | $1,560 | $1,325 | 1 | 18 |
| Hoover 35216 | $1,438 | $1,085 | 6 | 37 |
| Hoover 35124 | $1,240 | $1,240 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hoover, AL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Hoover, AL is $2,344 per month across 10 apartment communities and 45 available units. Rents have decreased $155 (8.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Benton starting at $1,085/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,344/mo.
Prices range from $1,085 to $3,050 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Hoover, AL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hoover, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hoover, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Benton | $1,085/mo | $1,318/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| The Ridgely | $1,329/mo | $1,329/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Berry Falls | $1,399/mo | $1,509/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Apex Hoover | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Hawthorne at Wisteria | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Chace Lake Villas | $1,725/mo | $1,725/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Oaks At Lakeshore | $1,810/mo | $1,868/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Hoover, AL Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$94,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,344/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,085/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Hoover, AL is $107,822 , about 4% below 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) | $2,344 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $4,831/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.
Explore Hoover, AL Apartments
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