Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Destination at Union
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$850 - $5,871
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Destination at Union

1272 Union RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Forbes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forbes Manor

4200 Forbes RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Oaks at Edgemont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Edgemont

330 Willow Oak LnGastonia, NC 28054
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Nu Gastonia
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Gastonia

3129 Spring Valley DrGastonia, NC 28052

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Bessemer City, NC Local Guide

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. Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $842. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bessemer City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Central School Lofts2 BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$842
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$850
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$970
The Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno1BR,1BA$975
Timbercrest Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$975
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$995
The Grove at Ferguson Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
The GrovesTG 1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bessemer City, NC

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bessemer City area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno Model at The Park Apartments in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,451. The second greatest value Bessemer City apartment is the Moss Creek, Gastonia NC - 2br 2ba Apartment Model at Moss Creek Condos, Inc starting at $1,245 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bessemer City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Moss Creek Condos, IncMoss Creek, Gastonia NC - 2br 2ba Apartment2BR,2BA$1.11
Carriage HouseThe Furlong2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.27
864 ClemsonFarmhouse - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.88
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Central School Lofts2 BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Rutherford Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $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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