1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL (40 Rentals)

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5809 16th St S
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5809 16th St S

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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1724 Berkley Ave
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1724 Berkley Ave

1724 Berkley AveBessemer, AL 35020

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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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Stonegate
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Stonegate

101 Leaf Lake BlvdBirmingham, AL 35211
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2000 Ashby Ln
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2000 Ashby Ln

2000 Ashby LnHoover, AL 35226
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Roosevelt Manor
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Roosevelt Manor

5812 Ellington StBirmingham, AL 35228
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Glenfair Apartments
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Glenfair Apartments

407 Fairfax DrFairfield, AL 35064
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Colina Hillside
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Colina Hillside

2328 John Hawkins PkyBirmingham, AL 35244
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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 . The Park at Buckingham in the West End neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,145. 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 FtCall for Rates
The Park at BuckinghamThe Poplar1,000 Sq Ft$1,145
StonegateAlpine ELITE903 Sq Ft$1,251
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham894 Sq Ft$992
The OxmoorThe Desoto890 Sq Ft$1,056
The Oaks at LakeshoreRed Oak887 Sq Ft$1,315
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens With Patio878 Sq Ft$1,494
Ridge CrossingsA4861 Sq Ft$1,069
The HavenHamilton851 Sq Ft$999

Cheapest Available Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 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 The Horizon Model at Apex Hoover starting at $950 in the Brownville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bessemer is currently $1,383. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bessemer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR$800
Apex HooverThe Horizon$950
The HavenAnniston Renovated$975
The Park at BuckinghamThe Laurel$979
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham$992
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria$1,016
Cadence at Bluff Park1AX$1,059
Ridge CrossingsA4$1,069
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAlcove$1,099
Lakeshore RidgeCyan$1,193

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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

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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 $1,383.

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 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 805 sq ft.

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