Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Hoover, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hoover, AL rent rose 12.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $85 more per month on average than last year as the market continues to climb from last year's trough.
Compared to national trends
Hoover sits 7.5% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 67 total rentals offering a smaller but active market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hoover rent for $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,006/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,197/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,758/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest, making up 32.1% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Hoover
$1,800/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Hoover is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hoover
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,367. 1-bedroom apartments in Hoover run $992 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,139.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | No Change | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,006 | No Change |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,197 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,757 | No Change | 4% |
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 | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,367 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,006
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,757
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
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
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,367
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
7%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hoover, AL is 51% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
2%$1,250
5%$1,145
1%$1,250
1%$1,250
34%$1,623
2%$1,822
17%$1,919
9%$1,717
1%$1,677
4%$1,977
16%$1,599
16%Discover rentals in Hoover, AL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hoover
2262 Chapel Hill Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
1 bed
1 bath
$795
$725
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
3132 Carousel Ct, Hoover, AL 35216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,095
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
550 Hampton Park Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$887–$2,418
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
2005 Lake Heather Dr, Hoover, AL 35242
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,650
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
4652 Silas Ave, Hoover, AL 35244
3 beds
3 baths
$4,195
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
2409 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL 35244
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,699
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Hoover
4 beds
2 baths
$2,025
House for rent
4h ago
200 River Haven Cir, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,127–$2,007
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,320
$2,110
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
3d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$1,815
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
11h ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,699
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Hoover
4 beds
2 baths
$2,025
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,320
$2,110
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
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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 $1,800 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hoover?
Average rent prices in Hoover have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Hoover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hoover is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hoover?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hoover average around $980/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,220/month.
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).