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property at 430 Center Street

$925

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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430 Center Street

BessemerAL35020

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property at 3233 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3233 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr

BessemerAL35023
property at 3233 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3233 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr

BessemerAL35023

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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. Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes in the Sand Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$913
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAlcove1BR,1BA$1,002
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1,015
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria1BR,1BA$1,026
Ridge CrossingsA21BR,1BA$1,029
Apex HooverThe Pinnacle2BR,1BA$1,150
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,861. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Cambridge Model at The Abbey At Riverchase starting at $1,375 with a $1.04 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.
The OxmoorThe Vestavia2BR,2BA$1.41
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Cambridge3BR,2BA$1.04
The Avenues of South HooverThe Mountain Brook2BR,2BA$1.03
Apex HooverThe Pinnacle2BR,1.5BA$1.15
181 Redwood Ln, Unit 181 Redwood181 Redwood Ln1BR,1BA$1.30
Cadence at Bluff Park2BX2BR,2BA$1.40
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve1BR,1BA$1.28
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Galleria1BR,1BA$1.25
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
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 Colina Hillside listed at $1,375.

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 $1,201.

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