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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Bessemer, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bessemer
$981/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Bessemer is $981 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $919 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bessemer
7
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bessemer rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bessemer, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Bessemer, MI
Average rent prices in Bessemer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, MI
Rent prices in Bessemer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bessemer is $981, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $868 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $981.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $868 |  42% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $981 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,110 | No Change | 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, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $981 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,875 | - | - | |
Houses | $900 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$868
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$981
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,110
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, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$981
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Houses
Average rent
$900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bessemer, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bessemer and Hancock by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bessemer
48%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer, MI is 52% lower than the median rent in Hancock, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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180%$1,600
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$981
4%$1,345
$924
5%$1,290
2%$795
$835
17%$1,165
17%$1,237
15%$1,150
48%Discover rentals in Bessemer, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
308 E Mary St #5, Bessemer, MI 49911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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 Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
411 E Longyear St #2, Bessemer, MI 49911
1 bed
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 Oct 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
308 E Mary St #5, Bessemer, MI 49911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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 Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
308 E Mary St #5, Bessemer, MI 49911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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 Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bessemer
411 E Longyear St #2, Bessemer, MI 49911
1 bed
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 Oct 12
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Frequently asked questions for Bessemer, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Bessemer rental market.
How much is rent in Bessemer?
The average rent in Bessemer is $981 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bessemer?
Average rent prices in Bessemer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bessemer is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $919 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).