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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Bessemer, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bessemer
$868/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Bessemer is $868 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,062 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bessemer
2
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 28% 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 $924. 1-bedroom apartments in Bessemer run $868 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $981.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $868 | No Change | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $981 | No Change |  4% | |
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 | $924 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$868
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$981
Last year
4%
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
$924
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
55%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bessemer, MI is 37% lower than the median rent in Hancock, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,375
15%$1,375
2%$1,064
$981
9%$1,550
7%$950
1%$1,250
10%$795
$1,000
26%$1,135
3%$1,350
2%$741
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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 $868 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bessemer?
Average rent prices in Bessemer have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.
How does Bessemer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bessemer is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 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 $35,000/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).