
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Townhomes @ Humboldt Village

The Lofts at Osage Mill

Park Terrace Apartment Homes

Northgate I & II Apartments

304 S Gould Ave

513 E Pennsylvania Ave

124 E Washington Ave
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Residences At Humboldt Lake

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Destination at Union

Ashbrook Village

Carriage House

The Grove at Ferguson Park

Northway at Fern Forest

Dwell Townhomes

Northway at Gardner Ridge
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Crowders View Townhomes

Trenton Mill Lofts

Rutherford Crossing

The Groves

The Cove Apartment Homes

Park at Cross Creek Apartments

Orchard Trace Gastonia
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GARDEN VILLAS

Carolina Garden Apartments

1000 1st St

408 S Weldon St

458 S Weldon St

1508 Beechwood Dr

1316 Linwood Rd

Crescent Apartments
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Forbes Manor

Timbercrest Townhomes

SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)

210 S Highland St

1193 Cardinal Dr

1404 Rosewood Ln

Oaks at Edgemont

1311 Jay Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bessemer City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bessemer City Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $966 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $788 | $1,540 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $904 | $2,995 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $774 | $2,456 |
| Cheap Bessemer City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $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 Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $825. Crescent Apartments in the Loray Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Humboldt Lake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Crescent Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Destination at Union | S1 | Studio,1BA | $966 |
| Ashbrook Village | The Nook, Premium | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Timbercrest Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Grove at Ferguson Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Central School Lofts | 3 BR, 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $999 |
| Northway at Fern Forest | A (Light Renovation) | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer City area is the $1.28 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Bessemer City apartment is the 3 BR, 2BA Model at Central School Lofts starting at $999 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Crowders 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity at Hudson | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Central School Lofts | 3 BR, 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| The Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| The Arbors | The Arbors | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Carriage House | The Furlong | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 864 Clemson | Farmhouse - Furnished | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| The Lofts at Osage Mill | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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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 $825 at Residences At Humboldt Lake.
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 $975 at Timbercrest Townhomes.
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 $999.
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