
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Villa Glen Apartments

Vines at Westlake

Bessemer Place Apartments
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2005 Long 14th St

2005 Belton Ave

1725 Short 14th St N

1715 16th Way N

5703 Ave O

713 Lewis Ave

3230 Arlington Ave
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505 W Lake Dr

430 Center St

2310 11th Ave N

3109 Exeter Ave

The Park at Buckingham

601 8th St

Westbury Apartments

Thirty-One 32 Cypress

The Avenues of South Hoover

1714 25th Ave

The Avenues of Lakeshore
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Eden Oaks Apartments

Woodmere Creek Apartments

The Benton Apartment Homes

Cadence at Bluff Park

Apex Hoover

Brooke Lyn Apartments

The Abbey At Riverchase

808 7th Ave
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Chestnut Tree

Berry Falls Apartments

225 Pine St

113 Knight Ave

607 12th Ave

816 Alden Ave
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1632 Collier Dr

104 Knight Ave

5221 Jefferson St
Bessemer, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bessemer?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Bessemer Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $648 | $2,052 |
Cheap Bessemer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $790 | $3,200 |
Cheap Bessemer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $765 | $3,995 |
Cheap Bessemer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,055 | $3,933 |
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Cheapest Available Bessemer Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bessemer, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham in the West End neighborhood priced from $648. Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $648 |
Villa Glen Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Avenues of South Hoover | The Pelham | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Avenues of Lakeshore | The Brookwood | Studio,1BA | $903 |
Apex Hoover | The Horizon | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Haven | Anniston | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Cadence at Bluff Park | 2TA | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Berry Falls Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Ridge Crossings | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Birmingham Model at The Avenues of South Hoover in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,557. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the Emerson Model at MAA Ross Bridge starting at $1,548 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bessemer apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Avenues of South Hoover | The Birmingham | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
MAA Ross Bridge | Emerson | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
The Abbey At Riverchase | The Buckingham | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Berry Falls Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Falls and Woods of Hoover Apartments | Aspen Reserve | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Haven | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Villa Glen Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Park Estates Duplexes | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Park at Buckingham | The Elm | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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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
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 Park at Buckingham listed at $648.
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 The Avenues of Lakeshore and starts from $1,271.
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