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Bessemer, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bessemer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bessemer, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood priced from $800. The Avenues of Lakeshore in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $841. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$841
Cadence at Bluff Park1A1BR,1BA$899
The HavenAnniston1BR,1BA$905
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$910
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$931
Thirty-One 32 CypressA11BR,1BA$940
Apex HooverThe Horizon1BR,1BA$950
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.20 price per square foot Ranier Elite Model at Stonegate in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Buckingham Model at The Abbey At Riverchase starting at $1,350 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bessemer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StonegateRanier Elite2BR,2BA$1.20
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.26
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.24
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.02
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors1BR,1BA$1.37
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Chestnut TreeCT1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.41
Thirty-One 32 CypressA11BR,1BA$1.34

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bessemer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bessemer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bessemer is at The Avenues of Lakeshore listed at $841.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bessemer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bessemer Apartment is $800 at Villa Glen Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bessemer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bessemer is starting from $835 at Villa Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bessemer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bessemer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridge Crossings and starts from $1,276.

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