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Rental Market Trends in Bessemer, AL
Updated July 2026
What is the average rent in Bessemer, AL?
$743/month
Average Rent
742 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.8%
Change / Year
327
Available Apartments
Bessemer, AL Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Bessemer, AL is $743 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Bessemer more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Bessemer average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Bessemer average $743 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Bessemer average $957 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Bessemer average $1,269 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Bessemer, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $7 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Bessemer, AL
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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 $743, you’ll want to make about $2,476 per month or $29,712 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.
How does Bessemer, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bessemer, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bessemer?
The average rent in Bessemer is $743 per month, which is 55.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Bessemer?
The average rent for a house in Bessemer, AL is $1,493 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Bessemer?
Rents in Bessemer, AL are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $7 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Bessemer?
In Bessemer, AL, 40% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.