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Hoover, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hoover Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hoover, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood priced from $775. Chace Lake Villas in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hoover apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows Apartments1x1 650sf1BR,1BA$775
Chace Lake VillasThe Camille1BR,1BA$810
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$858
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$860
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hoover, AL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hoover area is the $0.94 price per square foot Citrine Model at The Onyx Hoover Apartments in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Hoover apartment is the The Ficus Model at Wood Gardens starting at $1,419 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hoover apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Onyx Hoover ApartmentsCitrine3BR,2BA$0.94
Wood GardensThe Ficus3BR,2BA$1.10
Hawthorne at WisteriaThe Azalea1BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Avenues of South HooverThe Mountain Brook2BR,2BA$1.04
Park at HooverEmpress-RENO1BR,1.5BA$1.02
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Riverchase Landing Apartments1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1BR,1.5BA$1.03
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Eden Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94

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Hoover, AL
Population: 85,108

Ranked #397

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hoover

What type of rentals are currently available in Hoover?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Hoover, AL with pricing that ranges from $648 to $12,285. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hoover ranging from $895 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hoover?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hoover ranges from $895 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hoover?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hoover range from $1,072 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,105 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,468.

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