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Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Hoover, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hoover, AL rent slipped 8.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,445/month. Renters today are paying $45 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Hoover is 24.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
In Hoover, studios rent for about $1,274/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,040/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,800/month. The studio median rent is lower than larger units.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Hoover saw a YoY decline of 42.1%, contrasting with the overall citywide rent slip of 8.2%. This indicates a sharper drop in smaller unit rents compared to the general market.
Median rent
Median rent in Hoover
$1,445/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Hoover is $1,445 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $465 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hoover
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hoover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hoover, AL
Average rent prices in Hoover have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hoover, AL
Rent prices in Hoover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hoover is $1,189, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Hoover run $948 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,273 | 42% | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 |  5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hoover, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,189 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,372 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,273
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hoover, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,189
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hoover, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hoover, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hoover and Adamsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hoover
24%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hoover, AL is 21% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,300
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1%$1,282
4%$1,299
31%$1,618
1%$1,985
9%$1,894
5%$1,775
5%$1,630
1%$2,025
19%$1,600
7%Discover rentals in Hoover, AL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hoover
3316 Warringwood Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
1 bed
1 bath
$700
$605
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
3132 Carousel Ct, Hoover, AL 35216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hoover
2051 Eden Oaks Dr #C, Hoover, AL 35216
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Condo for rent
Available Sep 11
10h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
1994 Cyrus Cove Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,135
House for rent
Available Oct 26
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Hoover
4764 Silas Ave, Hoover, AL 35244
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hoover
4523 Sage St, Hoover, AL 35244
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Hoover
4 beds
2 baths
$1,924
House for rent
1h ago
2250 Little Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,335
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,990
House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,135
House for rent
Available Oct 26
10h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Hoover
4 beds
2 baths
$1,924
House for rent
9h ago
550 Hampton Park Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$881–$2,428
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hoover, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Hoover rental market.
How much is rent in Hoover?
The average rent in Hoover is $1,445 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hoover?
Average rent prices in Hoover have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Hoover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hoover is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hoover?
To comfortably afford rent in Hoover, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hoover?
May offers the lowest rents in Hoover, running about 16.7% below July peak pricing. If you're apartment hunting, targeting May could save you money compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).