Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL from $500 (67 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Jana Lee

103 Forest RdHueytown, AL 35023
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3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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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 $849. 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$849
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$850
The Benton Apartment HomesCamilla1BR,1BA$875
Apex HooverThe Horizon1BR,1BA$950
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$959
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$960
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1,099
Cadence at Bluff Park2AX2BR,1BA$1,099
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors1BR,1BA$1,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.15 price per square foot Breckenridge Elite Model at Stonegate in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,734. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Cahaba Model at The Oxmoor starting at $1,649 with a $1.11 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.
StonegateBreckenridge Elite3BR,2.5BA$1.15
The OxmoorThe Cahaba3BR,2BA$1.11
The Avenues of South HooverThe Birmingham3BR,2BA$0.99
Berry Falls ApartmentsC1R3BR,2BA$1.07
The HavenFairfield3BR,2BA$1.06
Cadence at Bluff Park2AX2BR,1BA$1.10
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Benton Apartment HomesCamilla1BR,1BA$0.97
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00

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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

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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 $850.

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 $1,272.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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