Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Vines at Timberline
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Timberline

91 Timberline WBessemer, AL 35022
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Jana Lee
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jana Lee

103 Forest RdHueytown, AL 35023
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Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Bessemer, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bessemer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bessemer, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Buckingham in the West End neighborhood priced from $648. Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio,1BA$648
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$860
Vines at Westlake2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$918
Apex HooverThe Horizon1BR,1BA$950
The HavenAnniston Renovated1BR,1BA$975
Cadence at Bluff Park2TA2BR,1BA$999
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1,018
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1,041
Ridge CrossingsA41BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1R Model at Berry Falls Apartments in the in the Brownville neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Bromley 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.
Berry Falls ApartmentsC1R3BR,2BA$1.17
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Bromley2BR,2BA$1.20
181 Redwood Ln, Unit 181 Redwood181 Redwood Ln1BR,1BA$1.30
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.32
The Avenues of South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$1.09
Ridge CrossingsA41BR,1BA$1.22
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors Reserve1BR,1BA$1.31
Vines at Westlake2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Park at BuckinghamThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.32

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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 Park at Buckingham listed at $648.

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 Vines at Westlake and starts from $1,145.

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