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Rental Market Trends in Bessemer, AL

What is the average rent in Bessemer, AL?

$742/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bessemer, AL is $742 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Bessemer more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bessemer, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $742 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $972 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,281 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$742/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$972/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,281/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,499/month
990 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,187/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bessemer, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bessemer, AL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bessemer, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bessemer, AL?

Because the average rent in Bessemer is $742, you’ll want to make about $2,473 per month or $29,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Bessemer, AL

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Bessemer, AL 35022

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900 Division St,
Bessemer, AL 35020

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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