
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Park Terrace Apartment Homes

The Lofts at Osage Mill

Northgate I & II Apartments

405 S Pinchback Ave

1101 Jason St

111 Shiles Rd

3324 Bessemer City Rd

304 S Gould Ave
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Townhomes @ Humboldt Village

204 Brisco St

513 E Pennsylvania Ave

113 Terrace Dr

Residences At Humboldt Lake

Total Monthly Price
Destination at Union

Timbercrest Townhomes

Ashbrook Village

The Groves
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Northway at Fern Forest

Carriage House

The Grove at Ferguson Park

The Park Apartments

Trenton Mill Lofts

Dwell Townhomes

Northway at Gardner Ridge

Rutherford Crossing

Crowders View Townhomes
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Leonard Greene

The Cove Apartment Homes

Walkers Ridge

Center City Crossing

Park at Cross Creek Apartments

GARDEN VILLAS

Orchard Trace Gastonia

Carolina Garden Apartments

1312 Linwood Rd
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SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)

Forbes Manor

105 Summit St

x - Cedar Ridge Apartments

1808 W Davidson Ave

710 Glenn St

Oaks at Edgemont

1311 Jay Ave

211 N King St
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Nu Gastonia

901 N Weldon St
Bessemer City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bessemer City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bessemer City Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $924 | $1,175 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $825 | $1,630 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $904 | $2,106 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $774 | $2,450 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,495 | $2,720 |
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Cheapest Available Bessemer City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bessemer City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $748. Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View 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 City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School Lofts | 1 BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Residences At Humboldt Lake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Timbercrest Townhomes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Ashbrook Village | The Nook, Premium | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Northway at Fern Forest | We now partner with CoSign, which may help appl... | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Grove at Ferguson Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Trenton Mill Lofts | Level 2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer City area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Bessemer City apartment is the The Arbors Model at The Arbors starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the River View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bessemer City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Catawba Creek | 3 BR Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Arbors | The Arbors | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 864 Clemson | Farmhouse - Furnished | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Hudson Woods | The Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| x - Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 bed 1.5 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Nu Hudson | 2 bedroom 1.5 bath with Window | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Central School Lofts | 2 BR, 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Leonard Greene | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bessemer City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bessemer City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bessemer City Apartment is $748 at Central School Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bessemer City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bessemer City is starting from $842 at Central School Lofts.
What is the most affordable Bessemer City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bessemer City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Central School Lofts and starts from $968.
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