Bessemer, AL rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bessemer, AL is $1,250.
$1,250
-$15
-$150
72
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $375 to $5,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 7 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 14 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 11 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,150 | $1,386 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Mar | $1,295 | $1,331 |
| Apr | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| May | $1,195 | $1,350 |
| Jun | $1,200 | $1,265 |
| Jul | $1,200 | $1,225 |
| Aug | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Sep | $1,445 | No data |
| Oct | $1,550 | No data |
| Nov | $1,400 | No data |
| Dec | $1,485 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bessemer, AL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Bessemer, AL is 40% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Bessemer, AL?
The average rent in Bessemer, AL is $1,250.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Bessemer, AL?
Houses in Bessemer, AL rent between $375 - $5,000 with an average rent of $1,250.
3. How has the rent in Bessemer, AL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Bessemer, AL decreased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Bessemer, AL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Bessemer, AL decreased by $15
5. How many available rentals are there in Bessemer, AL?
There are currently 72 rentals available in Bessemer, AL.
6. How do rent prices in Bessemer, AL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Bessemer, AL is $1,250 — 40.48% lower the national average of $2,100.