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Bath

Pop. 2,864·81st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Bath, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,707/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.9%
vs US Median
-$255
Falling (Monthly)
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Bath · $1,707
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,707/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$72,391/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bath's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,810
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,360/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,707 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,484/yr
At $1,707/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -11.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bath, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,864
Median income
$72,391
Median age
32.9
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
26.2%
26.2%
22.2%
15.9%
Under 1826.2%
18–3426.2%
35–5422.2%
55–649.4%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.7%
16.1%
White71.7%
Black11.5%
Hispanic16.1%
Education (25+)
38.8%
28.5%
24.9%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bath, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,803 → $72,391
up 21.0%
Population
2,820 → 2,864
up 1.6%
Renter share
39.9% → 42.8%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 24.9%
+4.9 pts
Median age
33.9 → 32.9
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,391 today, compared with $59,803 five years earlier. Census counts show Bath, PA adding about 44 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.9% to 42.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20% to 24.9% across the same window.

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Bath rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bath. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bath, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bath is $1,707/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,740/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,391/yr), Bath ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bath an affordable city for renters?

Bath is considered affordable for renters. At $1,707/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bath falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bath?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,707/mo in Bath. The local median household income is $72,391/yr, meaning the typical Bath household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bath?

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

How does Bath rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bath is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #81 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,707/mo.

What percentage of Bath residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of Bath households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. Bath leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bath rent compare to the national average?

Bath's median rent of $1,707/mo is $255 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #81 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,707/mo, rent takes ~28% of Bath's median household income ($72,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bath 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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