Rent in Bessemer, AL
Across Bessemer's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,199 a month, with figures from $949–$1,420. The highest typical rent is in 35021 ($1,370) and the lowest in 35020 ($1,035). Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 0.59% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,068 | $891–$1,220 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,145 | $555–$1,300 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,199 | $949–$1,420 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,542 | $1,043–$1,780 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,767 | $1,490–$2,000 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bessemer ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bessemer, AL?
- About $1,199 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $949–$1,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bessemer, AL?
- About $1,145 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $555–$1,300. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bessemer, AL?
- About $1,542 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,043–$1,780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bessemer, AL?
- About $1,068 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $891–$1,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bessemer, AL?
- About $1,767 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,490–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bessemer ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 35021 has the highest typical rent at $1,370 a month, and 35020 the lowest at $1,035.
- What is the property tax rate in Bessemer, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 0.59% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bessemer rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).