Renaissance At Galleria - Hoover, AL

Renaissance at Galleria is an established garden-style apartment community rather than an age-restricted development. Built in 1994, the property occupies 16 residential buildings at 3800 Galleria Woods Drive and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom rentals. Its strongest practical feature is access to Hoover’s major retail corridor: the community sits near John Hawkins Parkway and Riverchase Galleria, with Interstate 459 providing connections throughout the Birmingham area. For 55+ renters, the combination of apartment living, on-site recreation and established retail access is the primary consideration.

HOMES

Renaissance at Galleria offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from about 790 to 1,400 square feet. Current floor plans include 790- and 850-square-foot one-bedroom units, a 1,200-square-foot two-bedroom layout and a 1,400-square-foot three-bedroom plan. Features vary by apartment and can include private patios or balconies, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, wood-designed flooring and washer/dryer connections or equipment. Current listings show base rents generally beginning around $900 for one-bedroom units and $1,100 for larger layouts.

AMENITIES

The community's principal shared facilities include a swimming pool with sundeck and picnic area, premium fitness center, business center and poolside pavilion with grilling area. Residents also have access to an off-leash pet park with agility equipment and landscaped common areas. The property provides 24-hour rent payment and maintenance services. A 2024 Jefferson County health inspection lists the community pool at 3800 Galleria Woods Drive, confirming its operation as a regulated public pool facility. Tennis, pickleball, bocce and golf amenities are not publicly reported.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Renaissance at Galleria is positioned near John Hawkins Parkway and Interstate 459 in Hoover, with Riverchase Galleria, retail centers and restaurants along the surrounding commercial corridor. The community's neighborhood information cites Oak Mountain State Park and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre among nearby recreation and entertainment destinations. Downtown Birmingham is accessible via the regional highway network. Grandview Medical Center and other medical providers serve the southeast Birmingham area, while Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport provides the nearest major commercial air service. The property is about 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham by typical traffic conditions.