Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Hoover, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hoover, AL rent rose 13.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,702/month. Renters today are paying $62 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.9% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Hoover is 10.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 70 total rentals across houses, apartments, and condos, providing a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Houses in Hoover have a median rent of $2,500/month, while apartments are priced at $1,235/month. Houses make up 68.0% of total rentals, the largest share among property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Hoover fell 31.4% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 13.5%. This segment's decline shows a distinct trend within the broader rising market.
Median rent
Median rent in Hoover
$1,702/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Hoover is $1,702 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $198 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hoover
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hoover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hoover, AL
Average rent prices in Hoover have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,235, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hoover run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,185.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,510 | 11% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $992 | 9% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 8% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,662 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,235 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,195 | 11% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,662
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,235
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
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
10%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hoover, AL is 42% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
3%$1,242
$1,198
2%$1,200
3%$1,100
24%$1,837
21%$1,981
6%$1,700
6%$1,600
$1,615
3%$1,984
20%$1,723
1%Discover rentals in Hoover, AL
4d ago
3132 Carousel Ct, Hoover, AL 35216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
550 Hampton Park Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$2,411
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1400 Huckleberry Ln, Hoover, AL 35226
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$961–$2,038
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Hoover
2005 Lake Heather Dr, Hoover, AL 35242
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Hoover
1157 Clifton Rd, Hoover, AL 35244
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
2302 Southampton Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hoover
1994 Cyrus Cove Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$1,985
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1731 Oak Park Ln #NA, Hoover, AL 35080
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,700
Price dropped $295Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hoover
3323 Woodley Ct, Hoover, AL 35216
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,130
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 30
1d ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$1,985
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1731 Oak Park Ln #NA, Hoover, AL 35080
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,700
Price dropped $295Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,786
Price dropped $265Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
Verified
3800 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$1,985
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
990 Wisteria Pl, Hoover, AL 35216
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,659
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1731 Oak Park Ln #NA, Hoover, AL 35080
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,700
Price dropped $295Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,786
Price dropped $265Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 27
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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 $1,702 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hoover?
Average rent prices in Hoover have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Hoover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hoover is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $198 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 $68,000/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).