What is the average apartment size in Bessemer?

The average size for a Bessemer, AL apartment is 1,043 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bessemer?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bessemer is $1,004 per month, a 3.62% decrease from last years average of $1,042.

What is the average apartment size in Bessemer?

The typical apartment in Bessemer offers about 1,043 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bessemer, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bessemer?

The typical rent budget in Bessemer ranges from to per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bessemer?

In Bessemer, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bessemer is $1,004, a 3.62% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,042.

One-bedroom apartments provide 670 square feet for $731, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $909 offer 985 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,223 sq ft) for $1,236, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bessemer, AL

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,004	1,043 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$731	670 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$909	985 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,236	1,223 sq. ft.

Bessemer, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Bessemer, AL have decreased by 3.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,042 to $1,004.

What's the typical rent budget in Bessemer, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Bessemer, AL (71%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bessemer, AL?

4,761 or 45% of the households in Bessemer, AL are renter-occupied while 5,837 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Bessemer, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hueytown	$1,015

How Bessemer Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bessemer	$1,004
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,251
Madison	$1,347
Mobile	$1,167
Montgomery	$1,094
Tuscaloosa	$1,485
Hoover	$1,287
Vestavia Hills	$1,538
Auburn	$1,874
Homewood	$1,380
Hueytown, AL	$1,015
Center Point, AL	$855
Gardendale, AL	$1,355
Pelham, AL	$1,522
Irondale, AL	$1,708
Northport, AL	$1,085
Fultondale, AL	$1,161
Mountain Brook, AL	$1,898
Trussville, AL	$1,289

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bessemer apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.