Studio Apartment Rent in Bessemer, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bessemer, Alabama as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,429 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bessemer
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bessemer
Compare Bessemer's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
Most expensive cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,450 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,390 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,290 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,270 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,253 |
| 6 | Pike Road | $1,240 |
| 7 | Pelham | $1,220 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,210 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,210 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,210 |
| 11 | Meridianville | $1,180 |
| 12 | Spanish Fort | $1,170 |
| 13 | Chelsea | $1,170 |
| 14 | Fairhope | $1,140 |
| 15 | Orange Beach | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bessemer.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bessemer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield, AL | 7 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Helena, AL | 7.9 mi | $1,450 | +$560 (+63%) |
| Fairfield, AL | 8.3 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Hoover, AL | 8.7 mi | $1,270 | +$380 (+43%) |
| Mc Calla, AL | 10.7 mi | $930 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Hueytown, AL | 11.4 mi | $1,010 | +$120 (+13%) |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 12.5 mi | $1,210 | +$320 (+36%) |
| Homewood, AL | 12.6 mi | $1,210 | +$320 (+36%) |
| Alabaster, AL | 15.2 mi | $1,120 | +$230 (+26%) |
| Pelham, AL | 15.4 mi | $1,220 | +$330 (+37%) |
| Birmingham, AL | 16.2 mi | $1,042 | +$152 (+17%) |
| Adamsville, AL | 16.3 mi | $920 | +$30 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Bessemer — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bessemer?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bessemer, Alabama is $890 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,429.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bessemer?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bessemer expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bessemer's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bessemer rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Bessemer ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bessemer?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bessemer.