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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 South Hoover in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. 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 South HooverThe Pelham1BR,1BA$844
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$860
Ridge CrossingsA11BR,1BA$882
Eden Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$920
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsArbors1BR,1BA$999
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$999
Meadow Wood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$999
Thirty-One 32 CypressB12BR,1BA$1,015
The HavenMadison2BR,1BA$1,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Mountain Brook Model at The Avenues of South Hoover in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,238. The second greatest value Bessemer apartment is the The Buckingham Model at The Abbey At Riverchase starting at $1,299 with a $1.21 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 Avenues of South HooverThe Mountain Brook2BR,2BA$1.05
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.21
Chestnut TreeCT2B2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The HavenMadison2BR,1BA$1.04
Eden Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Thirty-One 32 CypressB12BR,1.5BA$1.07
Berry Falls ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.24
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
The Falls and Woods of Hoover ApartmentsAspen Reserve1BR,1BA$1.32
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer

What type of rentals are currently available in Bessemer?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Bessemer, AL with pricing that ranges from $648 to $3,656. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bessemer ranging from $795 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bessemer?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bessemer ranges from $795 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,876.

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