Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Bessemer, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bessemer, AL rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $73 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.2% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Bessemer sits 35.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible option for renters seeking lower-cost housing in Alabama.
Price ranges
In Bessemer, 1-bedroom units rent for about $925/month, 2-bedrooms around $880/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,240/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,055/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom segments in Bessemer, AL diverged from the citywide trend with rents rising 3.3% and 5.5% year over year respectively, contrasting with the overall 9.1% decline in median rent. This shows distinct market dynamics within larger unit types.
Median rent
Median rent in Bessemer
$1,250/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Bessemer is $1,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bessemer
107
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bessemer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bessemer, AL
Average rent prices in Bessemer have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $925 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $880 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,240 | 2% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,055 | 9% | 8% |
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 | $800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $625 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $1,297 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
2 bedroom
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,055
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
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
$800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
3%
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
36%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer, AL is 5% higher than the median rent in Adamsville, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
2%$1,145
1%$1,250
1%$1,250
34%$1,623
2%$1,800
5%$1,822
17%$2,247
20%$1,677
4%$1,045
10%$1,977
16%$1,599
16%Discover rentals in Bessemer, AL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bessemer
2020 High School Rd #H, Bessemer, AL 35023
2 beds
1 bath
$695
$600
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
5905 8th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020
3 beds
1 bath
$745
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
1917 Holbrook Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$825
$750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
208 9th Ct S, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,560
House for rent
Available Aug 31
3d ago
House for rent in Bessemer
5776 Timber Leaf Loop, Bessemer, AL 35022
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Bessemer
6332 Overlook Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bessemer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
House for rent
2d ago
1701 Berkley Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
900 Division St, Bessemer, AL 35020
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
$1,665
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Aug 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,960
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,380
$2,145
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
$1,665
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Bessemer
5681 Timber Leaf Loop, Bessemer, AL 35022
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,195
Price drop
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 $1,250 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bessemer?
Average rent prices in Bessemer have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bessemer is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bessemer average around $700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $920/month.
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).