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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Covered parking
  • Pet friendly community

Location

5535 Academy Way, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
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(844) 912-2287 ext. 8562

Property Overview

Birmingham - Bessemer receives a strong overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, reflecting its appeal to renters. The property excels in amenities and price ratings, both scoring a perfect 10, indicating excellent value and a premier standard of living. Notable features include on-site laundry, covered parking, and a pet-friendly community, while its location rating of 9 highlights convenience to local attractions, making it an attractive choice for those who work from home.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Birmingham - Bessemer is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birmingham - Bessemer has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Package service

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Plan AStudio1 bath300 sqft$1,229 /mo

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Amenities for Birmingham - Bessemer

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningDining and Cooking Utensils
KitchenModern Lighting
Premium BeddingUpdated Bathrooms
Workspace

Appliances

Iron

Tech

Flat Screen TV'sPremium Cable Package Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingPet-Friendly Community

Services

Breakfast/Coffee ConciergeConcierge Service
Free Local CallsPackage Service
VoiceMailWireless Internet Access
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
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About Birmingham - Bessemer

HomeApartments in Bessemer Birmingham - Bessemer

Birmingham - Bessemer is a Bessemer Apartment located at 5535 Academy Way. The property features a Studio rental unit available starting at $1229. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Covered Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Birmingham - Bessemer is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birmingham - Bessemer has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Birmingham - Bessemer
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Birmingham - Bessemer offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Birmingham - Bessemer stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Birmingham - Bessemer is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Birmingham - Bessemer does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Birmingham - Bessemer provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Birmingham - Bessemer is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Extra room or space for at-home office
  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile

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 Birmingham - Bessemer compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Bessemer

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Bessemer
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bessemer
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$715
April 2024$750
May 2024$679
June 2024$688
July 2024$715
August 2024$600
September 2024$703
October 2024$735
November 2024$735
December 2024$660
January 2025$708
August 2025$700
September 2025$701
October 2025$704
November 2025$545
December 2025$644
January 2026$648
February 2026$681

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5535 Academy Way?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$49,160/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,160 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,229.
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Schools near Birmingham - Bessemer

Westhills Elementary School

710 glenn rd

bessemer, AL, 35022

K-5Public
D+

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-

Pelham Ridge Elementary School

251 applegate parkway

pelham, AL, 35124

K-5Public
A-

Pelham Oaks Elementary School

2200 hwy 33

pelham, AL, 35124

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Bessemer near 5535 Academy Way

Walking

2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

0/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5535 Academy Way, Bessemer

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

0/10
Minimal park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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