Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Bessemer, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bessemer, AL rent fell 16.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $102 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline that has brought rents down from a peak of $1,560/month in May 2025.

  • Bessemer sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 89 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Bessemer, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,280/month, 2-bedrooms for $888/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,825/month. This range shows the variation in rents by bedroom count across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Bessemer

$1,300/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bessemer is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bessemer

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bessemer rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bessemer, AL

Average rent prices in Bessemer have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,280

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$887

6%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,200

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,825

1%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,280

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer, AL is 8% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.

Discover rentals in Bessemer, AL

425 Oakwood Ave #462 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bessemer

Edenberry Apartments

425 Oakwood Ave #462, Bessemer, AL 35023

2 beds

2 baths

$650

Condo for rent

Available May 29

208 9th Ct S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bessemer

2 Bedroom Duplex in Bessemer

208 9th Ct S, Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 26

2020 High School Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bessemer

High School Rd Apartments

2020 High School Rd #C, Bessemer, AL 35023

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Condo for rent

Available Jun 5

5703 Avenue O - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bessemer

Lipscomb

5703 Avenue O, Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Feb 6

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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 $1,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bessemer?

Average rent prices in Bessemer have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bessemer is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bessemer?

Bessemer, Alabama rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $910 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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