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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. Bessemer Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The HavenAnniston1BR,1BA$899
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$904
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$959
The Avenues of South HooverThe Homewood2BR,1BA$982
Apex HooverThe Horizon1BR,1BA$995
Cadence at Bluff Park1AX1BR,1BA$999
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$999
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$1,011

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of January 24, 2026 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 $1,375 with a $1.28 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$1.28
The Benton Apartment HomesAzalea2BR,2BA$1.01
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.24
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.17
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors1BR,1BA$1.32
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Chestnut TreeCT1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 $904.

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 $1,187.

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