Last updated
Average Rent in Hoover, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Hoover, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,821/mo
▲ +16.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,015/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
108
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Hoover, AL
35 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Hoover, AL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $50/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Hoover | Unit 6 | $1,150 | $721 | $429 |
| Apex Hoover | Unit 9 | $1,200 | $838 | $362 |
| Apex Hoover | Unit 7 | $1,295 | $1,150 | $145 |
| Chace Lake Villas | Unit 2703, The Giovanni | $1,725 | $1,675 | $50 |
| The Halston | Unit 3, Harlow | $1,136 | $1,103 | $33 |
| Colina Hillside | Unit 1164, Belvista | $1,840 | $1,815 | $25 |
| Colina Hillside | Unit 1228, Belvista | $1,830 | $1,805 | $25 |
| Colina Hillside | Unit 1250, Belvista | $1,830 | $1,805 | $25 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Hoover, AL
Compare average rent across Hoover, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills 35243 | $3,450 | $0 | $3,450 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluff Park | $1,965 | ▼ $35 | $1,390 | 2 | 127 |
| Hoover 35216 | $1,927 | ▼ $133 | $721 | 5 | 26 |
| Birmingham 35209 | $1,524 | ▼ $13 | $1,275 | 1 | 12 |
| Downtown | $1,362 | ▼ $138 | $985 | 2 | 11 |
| Chestnut Ridge | $1,329 | ▲ $30 | $1,329 | 1 | 1 |
| Birmingham 35244 | $1,214 | ▼ $121 | $925 | 1 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hoover, AL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,821 per month across 11 apartment communities and 108 available units. Rents have increased $265 (16.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Chace Lake Villas starting at $1,015/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,821/mo.
Prices range from $1,015 to $3,450 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 33 units are currently listed.
Hoover, AL Rent Price History
View as table
| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,689 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $1,610 | -$79 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,615 | +$5 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hoover, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hoover, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chace Lake Villas | $1,015/mo | $1,152/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| The Halston | $1,103/mo | $1,115/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Terrace 31 | $1,105/mo | $1,178/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Apex Hoover | $1,150/mo | $1,970/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Berry Falls | $1,199/mo | $1,283/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| The Benton | $1,225/mo | $1,225/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Oaks At Lakeshore | $1,415/mo | $1,546/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hoover, AL
What is the average rent in Hoover, AL?
Is rent going up or down in Hoover, AL?
What is the cheapest apartment in Hoover, AL?
How many apartments are available in Hoover, AL?
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
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,821/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 ($1,015/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Hoover, AL is $107,822 , about 23% 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) | $1,821 |
| Utilities | $308 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $735 |
| Healthcare | $359 |
| Other goods and services | $574 |
| Estimated total | $4,308/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.
Google Search Trends for Hoover, AL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Explore Hoover, AL Apartments
Browse all 11 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.