1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL (44 Rentals)

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1724 Berkley Ave
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1724 Berkley Ave

1724 Berkley AveBessemer, AL 35020
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5809 16th St S
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5809 16th St SBessemer, AL 35020

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Oak Park Villas
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Oak Park Villas

2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
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Roosevelt Manor
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Roosevelt Manor

5812 Ellington StBirmingham, AL 35228
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Park Estates Duplexes
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Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Glenfair Apartments
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Glenfair Apartments

407 Fairfax DrFairfield, AL 35064
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Westbury Apartments
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Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Blue Ridge Villas
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Blue Ridge Villas

1236 Blue Ridge Villa BlvdHoover, AL 35226
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Bessemer, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bessemer, AL is found at Arise Knox Square in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood and is 1,076 square feet priced from $2,199. MAA Ross Bridge in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,013 square feet and currently listed start at $1,483. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bessemer:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Arise Knox Square1E-A1,076 Sq Ft$2,199
MAA Ross BridgeAldridge1,013 Sq Ft$1,483
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens with Sunroom953 Sq Ft$1,375
The Benton Apartment HomesCamilla906 Sq Ft$875
StonegateAlpine Elite903 Sq Ft$1,174
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham894 Sq Ft$895
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve892 Sq Ft$1,160
Ridge CrossingsA4861 Sq Ft$1,016
Lakeshore RidgeTurquoise845 Sq Ft$1,215
Ashby at Ross BridgeA3826 Sq Ft$1,358

Cheapest Available Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bessemer, AL is the 1BR Model starting from $800 at Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Bessemer 1 Bedroom is the Camilla Model at The Benton Apartment Homes starting at $875 in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bessemer is currently $1,323. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bessemer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR$800
The Benton Apartment HomesCamilla$875
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham$895
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria$897
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom$929
Ridge CrossingsA2$934
Cadence at Bluff Park1A$949
Apex HooverThe Crest$950
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton$959
The HavenAnniston Renovated$1,000

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Getting Around Bessemer, AL

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bessemer Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bessemer with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bessemer is at Villa Glen Apartments listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bessemer Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bessemer is $1,323.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bessemer Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bessemer is a 1,076 square feet unit starting from $2,199 at Arise Knox Square.

What is the average size for Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bessemer is currently 540 sq ft.

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