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Bellefonte

Pop. 6,009·93rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Bellefonte, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,584/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+17.9%
vs US Median
-$378
Rising (Monthly)
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Bellefonte · $1,584
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,584/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$62,540/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bellefonte's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,600
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,210/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,584 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,008/yr
At $1,584/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +17.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bellefonte, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,009
Median income
$62,540
Median age
42.5
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
20%
33.1%
15.3%
15.9%
Under 1815.6%
18–3420%
35–5433.1%
55–6415.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
White91.3%
Black0.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian2.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
28.9%
25.6%
39.5%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bellefonte, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,173 → $62,540
up 19.9%
Population
6,181 → 6,009
down 2.8%
Renter share
49.6% → 49.1%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.3% → 39.5%
-1.8 pts
Median age
41.8 → 42.5
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $52,173 to $62,540 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. Census counts show Bellefonte, PA losing about 172 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net.

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Bellefonte rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Bellefonte, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bellefonte is $1,584/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,040/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,210/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,540/yr), Bellefonte ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellefonte an affordable city for renters?

Bellefonte is considered moderate for renters. At $1,584/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bellefonte slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bellefonte?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,584/mo in Bellefonte. The local median household income is $62,540/yr, meaning the typical Bellefonte household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bellefonte?

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

How does Bellefonte rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bellefonte is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #93 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,584/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bellefonte?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bellefonte ($1,584/mo): Lock Haven ($938/mo), Altoona ($1,121/mo), Carlisle ($1,440/mo).

What percentage of Bellefonte residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of Bellefonte households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. Bellefonte leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bellefonte rent compare to the national average?

Bellefonte's median rent of $1,584/mo is $378 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #93 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,584/mo, rent takes ~30% of Bellefonte's median household income ($62,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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