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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Timberline

91 Timberline WBessemer, AL 35022
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103 Forest RdHueytown, AL 35023
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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 Lakeshore in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$899
Ridge CrossingsA11BR,1BA$941
Apex HooverThe Horizon1BR,1BA$950
The Park at BuckinghamThe Maple1BR,1BA$979
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$995
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$995
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1BA$999
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1,033
The HavenAnniston Renovated1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $0.92 price per square foot B1R Model at Berry Falls Apartments in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the Ranier Elite Model at Stonegate starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 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.
Berry Falls ApartmentsB1R2BR,2BA$0.92
StonegateRanier Elite2BR,2BA$1.29
The OxmoorThe Homewood2BR,2BA$1.26
Cadence at Bluff Park2AX2BR,1BA$1.30
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at BuckinghamThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.22
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.30

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $899.

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 $1,269.

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