Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bessemer City, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Bessemer City

$1,400/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bessemer City is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bessemer City

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bessemer City 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 City, NC

Average rent prices in Bessemer City have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 City, NC

Rent prices in Bessemer City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bessemer City is $1,137, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer City run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$980

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,699

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,235

1%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,235

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bessemer City, NC, 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 City, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bessemer City and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bessemer City

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer City, NC is 20% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Bessemer City, NC

1206 Crowders Mountain Road - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Apartment for rent in Bessemer City

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 21

3324 Bessemer City Rd Lot B #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bessemer City

3324 B Bessemer City Rd Lot B - 1

3324 Bessemer City Rd Lot B #1, Bessemer City, NC 28016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 25

304 S Gould Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bessemer City

304 S GOULD AVE - 1

304 S Gould Ave #1, Bessemer City, NC 28016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 25

124 E Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Bessemer City

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bessemer City, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Bessemer City rental market.

How much is rent in Bessemer City?

The average rent in Bessemer City is $1,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bessemer City?

Average rent prices in Bessemer City have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Bessemer City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bessemer City is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bessemer City?

To comfortably afford rent in Bessemer City, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Bessemer City offers good options for pet owners, with 41% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents a solid selection among the average of 29 apartments available monthly in the area.

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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