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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 South Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $858. 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 South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$858
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$860
Ridge CrossingsA11BR,1BA$882
Thirty-One 32 CypressA11BR,1BA$890
Eden Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$920
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$995
Apex HooverThe Crest1BR,1BA$995
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$999
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.04 price per square foot The Mountain Brook Model at The Avenues of South Hoover in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,228. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the CT2B Model at Chestnut Tree starting at $1,315 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Avenues of South HooverThe Mountain Brook2BR,2BA$1.04
Chestnut TreeCT2B2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Eden Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.24
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve1BR,1BA$1.31
The HavenHamilton1BR,1BA$1.19
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.30
Thirty-One 32 CypressA11BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $860.

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 South Hoover and starts from $1,216.

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