Apex Hoover
2250 Little Valley Rd,
Hoover, AL 35216
$995 - $1,420
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hoover, AL
What is the average rent in Hoover, AL?
$1,371/month
Average Rent
825 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+22.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Hoover, AL is $1,371 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Hoover more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hoover, you can expect to pay about $673 per month for a studio, $1,371 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,568 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,490 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hoover, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 22.6%, which averages out to $310 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hoover, AL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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4%
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85%
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7%
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4%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hoover?
Based on current rent prices, The Park at Galleria, Park Tower and Monte Doro are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hoover.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hoover?
Based on current rent prices, Trace Crossing, Lake Crest and Hoover/Vestavia Hills are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hoover.
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Which Hoover neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hoover with the most apartments available are Hoover/Vestavia Hills, Lake Crest and The Renaissance at Galleria .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hoover, AL?
Because the average rent in Hoover is $1,371, you’ll want to make about $4,570 per month or $54,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hoover, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hoover, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.