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property at 430 Center Street

$925

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$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

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property at 3233 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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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. Chateau Glen Oaks Luxury Apartments 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
Chateau Glen Oaks Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$854
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$928
Cadence at Bluff Park2AX2BR,1BA$949
The HavenAnniston1BR,1BA$955
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors1BR,1BA$999
Thirty-One 32 CypressA21BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Zenith Premium Model at Apex Hoover in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Berkley Model at The Abbey At Riverchase starting at $1,215 with a $1.20 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.
Apex HooverThe Zenith Premium3BR,2BA$1.21
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Berkley2BR,1BA$1.20
181 Redwood Ln, Unit 181 Redwood181 Redwood Ln1BR,1BA$1.30
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.04
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve1BR,1BA$1.29
Thirty-One 32 CypressA21BR,1BA$1.25
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Bessemer Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $1,325.

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 $1,115.

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