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Bellmawr

Pop. 11,737·178th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Bellmawr, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$303
Rising (Monthly)
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Bellmawr · $1,662
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,662/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$76,654/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bellmawr's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bellmawr, NJ is majority owner-occupied, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,737
Median income
$76,654
Median age
38.7
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
22.6%
22.1%
22.3%
15.3%
17.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5422.3%
55–6415.3%
65+17.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
71%
13.1%
White71%
Black7.3%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian7.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
43.1%
23.3%
23.6%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma43.1%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+23.6%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bellmawr, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,667 → $76,654
up 15.0%
Population
11,631 → 11,737
up 0.9%
Renter share
37.5% → 35.8%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 23.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
40.3 → 38.7
-1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $76,654 today, compared with $66,667 five years earlier. About 35.8% of households rent today, against 37.5% in 2021.

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Bellmawr rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bellmawr, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bellmawr is $1,662/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,480/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,780/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($76,654/yr), Bellmawr ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellmawr an affordable city for renters?

Bellmawr is considered affordable for renters. At $1,662/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($76,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bellmawr falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bellmawr?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in Bellmawr. The local median household income is $76,654/yr, meaning the typical Bellmawr household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bellmawr?

Rent in Bellmawr has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bellmawr rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Bellmawr is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #178 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,662/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bellmawr?

Collingswood is nearby and more affordable at $1,601/mo, which is $61 less than Bellmawr.

What percentage of Bellmawr residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of Bellmawr households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. Bellmawr leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bellmawr rent compare to the national average?

Bellmawr's median rent of $1,662/mo is $303 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #178 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~26% of Bellmawr's median household income ($76,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bellmawr 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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