Bessemer, AL rental market
What is the average rent in Bessemer, AL?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bessemer, AL is $1,206.
Average rent
$1,206
Month-over-month change
+$6
Year-over-year change
-$19
Available rentals
83
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $675 to $2,700.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 5 |
| $800 | 8 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 13 |
| $1,100 | 14 |
| $1,200 | 20 |
| $1,300 | 12 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $19 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,386 | $1,200 |
| Feb | $1,350 | $1,150 |
| Mar | $1,331 | $1,200 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| May | $1,350 | $1,100 |
| Jun | $1,265 | $1,075 |
| Jul | $1,225 | $1,125 |
| Aug | $1,300 | $1,150 |
| Sep | $1,250 | $1,200 |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,225 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bessemer, AL rental market temperature is HOT. 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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