Bessemer, AL rental market
What is the average rent in Bessemer, AL?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bessemer, AL is $1,100.
Average rent
$1,100
Month-over-month change
+$25
Year-over-year change
-$125
Available rentals
98
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $475 to $2,650.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 12 |
| $900 | 17 |
| $1,000 | 16 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $125 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 | No data |
| Aug | $1,300 | No data |
| Sep | $1,250 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,225 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bessemer, AL rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
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Rent in Bessemer, AL is 46% lower than the national average.
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