1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL (43 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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1724 Berkley Ave
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1724 Berkley Ave

1724 Berkley AveBessemer, AL 35020

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Oak Park Villas
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Oak Park Villas

2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
Senior Living

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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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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 MAA Ross Bridge in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood and is 1,013 square feet priced from $1,323. Colina Hillside in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,011 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bessemer:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MAA Ross BridgeAldridge1,013 Sq Ft$1,323
Colina HillsideAria Loft1,011 Sq Ft$1,995
Arise Knox Square1D-B970 Sq Ft$2,284
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens Sunroom953 Sq Ft$1,441
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R950 Sq Ft$1,175
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham894 Sq Ft$1,194
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve892 Sq Ft$1,181
The OxmoorThe Desoto890 Sq Ft$1,214
The Oaks at LakeshoreRed Oak887 Sq Ft$1,315
Lakeshore RidgeCobalt868 Sq Ft$1,352

Cheapest Available Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 09, 2026 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 A1 Model at Ridge Crossings starting at $983 in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bessemer is currently $1,392. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bessemer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR$800
Ridge CrossingsA1$983
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton$995
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x1$999
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria$1,039
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAlcove$1,083
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R$1,175
MAA Ross BridgeBerkeley$1,183
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham$1,194
The OxmoorThe Desoto$1,214

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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 $1,392.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bessemer is a 1,013 square feet unit starting from $1,323 at MAA Ross Bridge.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bessemer is currently 774 sq ft.

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