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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Professionally managed
- Active-duty personnel
- Flooring
- Pet-friendly
- Easy access
Location
502 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
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Property Overview
Professionally managed with pet-friendly accommodations, this residence offers easy access to local amenities and is well-suited for those seeking an organized living environment. The active-duty personnel presence adds community engagement, while modern flooring enhances the home’s aesthetic. Overall, it provides a desirable living experience for various lifestyles.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Extra Storage
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 502 Exeter Ave
Features
| Carpet |
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Courtyard | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 502 Exeter Ave
SAVE BIG: Up to 1 Month FREE when you move in by September 23rd Reach out now for full details and availability. Welcome to this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home for rent in Bessemer featuring inviting living areas ready for your personal touch. The kitchen is equipped with an oven range and large refrigerator with storage for daily meal prep, plus the spacious living area provides room for comfortable relaxation. Flooring varies, with a mix of hard surfaces or carpeting throughout the home. This Bessemer rental home is professionally managed by Second Avenue. Contact us and apply online today! OUTDOOR SPACE: Concrete driveway and parking pad with plenty of parking; Fenced-in backyard with patio LOCATION: Near Vulcan Park and Museum, Red Mountain Park, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. With easy access to Fairfax Ave, 14th St, and I -11. SCHOOL DISTRICT: Bessemer City School District Second Avenue is proud to offer a Military Discount for active-duty military personnel and Hometown Hero Leasing Discounts for local heroes, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, educators, and government employees. Eligible applicants who are fully approved for a lease may qualify for a reduced security deposit on their Second Avenue home. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts unless otherwise specified. Available in select markets. Contact our leasing team to learn more and confirm eligibility. By choosing a professionally managed rental home by Second Avenue, you'll enjoy personalized services such as our all-in-one resident portal, dedicated call center, and professional maintenance program. All Second Avenue homes for rent are pet-friendly (pet fees and breed restrictions apply) and we offer convenient self-guided showings 7 days a week. Visit SecondAvenue. com to apply online, review qualification criteria, and search for additional homes for rent; or contact our leasing team for more information. Additional fees include renters insurance. Applicants must pay a hold fee within 48 hours of approval and begin the lease agreement within 7 to 12 days of approval. Don't delay, as our homes lease quickly! Please be aware of scams. Second Avenue rental homes are not advertised on, Facebook Marketplace, or any other classified advertising websites. We will never ask you to wire funds. Applications and lease signings are completed only through SecondAvenue com All photos shown are for illustrative purposes. Certain finishes, flooring, and room orientation may vary.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 502 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 520 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Zip code | 35020 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Bessemer
2-bedroom apartments at 502 Exeter Ave cost about 21% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Bessemer.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Bessemer
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $895 |
| October 2024 | $920 |
| November 2024 | $896 |
| December 2024 | $889 |
| January 2025 | $868 |
| February 2025 | $891 |
| March 2025 | $925 |
| April 2025 | $953 |
| May 2025 | $987 |
| June 2025 | $960 |
| July 2025 | $931 |
| August 2025 | $949 |
| September 2025 | $908 |
| October 2025 | $922 |
| November 2025 | $893 |
| December 2025 | $930 |
| January 2026 | $918 |
| February 2026 | $943 |
| March 2026 | $925 |
| April 2026 | $953 |
| May 2026 | $895 |
| June 2026 | $872 |
| July 2026 | $885 |
| August 2026 | $900 |
| September 2026 | $937 |
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Can I afford to live at 502 Exeter Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$44,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,115.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,115 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,075 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,350 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $650 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 502 Exeter Ave
Jonesboro Elementary School
125 owen ave
bessemer, AL, 35020
PK, K-5Public
C-
Oxmoor K-5
3600 sydney dr
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Richard Arrington Elementary School
2101 jefferson ave sw
birmingham, AL, 35211
PK, K-5Public
C-
Jefferson County Virtual School
2100 18th st south
birmingham, AL, 35209
K-12Public
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
2680 gresham dr
vestavia hills, AL, 35243
PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood
Getting around Bessemer near 502 Exeter Ave
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 502 Exeter Ave, Bessemer
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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