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Bloomsburg

Pop. 13,024·141st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Bloomsburg rents are up 19.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,157/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$808
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Bloomsburg · $1,157
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,157/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$51,536/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bloomsburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,110/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,884/yr
At $1,157/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.2% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bloomsburg, PA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,024
Median income
$51,536
Median age
24.3
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
54.8%
13.2%
12.9%
Under 1810.1%
18–3454.8%
35–5413.2%
55–649%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black3.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
44.6%
18%
32.5%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma44.6%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+32.5%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bloomsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,540 → $51,536
up 24.1%
Population
12,850 → 13,024
up 1.4%
Renter share
61.8% → 64.6%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 32.5%
-2.6 pts
Median age
23.8 → 24.3
+0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $41,540 to $51,536 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.1% shift. Census counts show Bloomsburg, PA adding about 174 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 61.8% to 64.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.1% to 32.5% across the same window.

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Bloomsburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bloomsburg, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bloomsburg is $1,157/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,370/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($51,536/yr), Bloomsburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomsburg an affordable city for renters?

Bloomsburg is considered affordable for renters. At $1,157/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($51,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bloomsburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bloomsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,157/mo in Bloomsburg. The local median household income is $51,536/yr, meaning the typical Bloomsburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomsburg?

Rent in Bloomsburg has increased 19.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bloomsburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bloomsburg is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #141 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,157/mo.

What percentage of Bloomsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of Bloomsburg households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Bloomsburg has a strong rental market.

How does Bloomsburg rent compare to the national average?

Bloomsburg's median rent of $1,157/mo is $808 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #141 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,157/mo, rent takes ~27% of Bloomsburg's median household income ($51,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bloomsburg 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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