Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Bessemer, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bessemer, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,242/month. Month over month, rents fell 4.0%, a recent cooldown after a peak of $1,560/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bessemer is 34.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 96 total rentals, mostly houses, across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,225/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month in Bessemer, AL. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Bessemer
$1,242/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Bessemer is $1,242 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $657 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bessemer
96
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bessemer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bessemer, AL
Average rent prices in Bessemer have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bessemer, AL
Rent prices in Bessemer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bessemer is $850, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $817 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,010.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  18% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 7% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 6% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,225 |  2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 6% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bessemer, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 6% | 6% | |
Condos | $715 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bessemer, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$715
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bessemer, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bessemer, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bessemer and Adamsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bessemer
35%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer, AL is 4% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
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4%Discover rentals in Bessemer, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
208 9th Ct S, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
726 19th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bessemer
830 9th St N #B, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
1830 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,661
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
5776 Timber Leaf Loop, Bessemer, AL 35022
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,607
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
5723 Timber Leaf Loop, Bessemer, AL 35022
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,557
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Bessemer
7291 Timber Leaf Br, Bessemer, AL 35022
4 beds
2 baths
$2,507
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Price dropped $515Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $695Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Bessemer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,871
Price dropped $245Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $695Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Price dropped $515Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 22
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,661
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Price dropped $515Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $695Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,871
Price dropped $245Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bessemer, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Bessemer rental market.
How much is rent in Bessemer?
The average rent in Bessemer is $1,242 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bessemer?
Average rent prices in Bessemer have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bessemer is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $657 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bessemer?
To comfortably afford rent in Bessemer, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bessemer?
January offers the best rental deals in Bessemer, with rents running about 14% lower than April, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).