Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Bessemer, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bessemer, AL rent slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible. Month over month rent increased 3.6%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Bessemer sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a lower-cost market with 86 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Bessemer, 1-bedroom units rent for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $925/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,005/month. The 3-bedroom segment represents the median rent citywide.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed segment in Bessemer saw a year-over-year increase of 21.4%, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This gain marks a notable shift in smaller unit demand.

Median rent

Median rent in Bessemer

$1,250/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bessemer is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bessemer

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bessemer rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,332. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$925

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,005

8%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,005

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

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$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,190
decreased by37%

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

Adamsville

$1,190

Flat
Last year
Birmingham

$1,195

decreased by1%
Last year
Center Point

$1,200

decreased by7%
Last year
Fultondale

$1,475

decreased by26%
Last year
Gardendale

$1,648

increased by5%
Last year
Hoover

$1,529

increased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bessemer, AL

1917 Holbrook Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bessemer

Bessemer

1917 Holbrook Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jun 18

726 19th St S - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bessemer

Bessemer - ZERO DEPOSIT!

726 19th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

Available Jun 18

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 Aug 21

1830 Exeter Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bessemer

1830 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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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 September 5, 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 7% since last year.

How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bessemer is 34% 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 $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).

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18 Center St, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
1421 26th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35023, USA
3216 Avenue B, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
3768 Seaside Sparrow Cir, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
406 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL 35023, USA
425 Owen Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
4382 Merion Way, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
5776 Timber Leaf Loop, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
808 Fairfax Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
830 5th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
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1016 Avenue G, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
1501 Clarendon Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
208 9th Ct S, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
2513 18th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
420 19th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
4742 Longmeadow Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
531 W Lake Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
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