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Blue Bell

Pop. 6,424·3rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Blue Bell rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,756/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$791
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Blue Bell · $2,756
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,756/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$110,000/yr
Local median income
$171,818/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Blue Bell's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,640/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
$33,072/yr
At $2,756/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Blue Bell, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,424
Median income
$171,818
Median age
45.7
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
23.2%
13%
25.8%
13.7%
24.3%
Under 1823.2%
18–3413%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.7%
65+24.3%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian9.4%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
13.2%
75%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+75%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Blue Bell, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$134,241 → $171,818
up 28.0%
Population
6,421 → 6,424
up 0.0%
Renter share
12.1% → 15.9%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
73.6% → 75%
+1.4 pts
Median age
44 → 45.7
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $134,241 to $171,818 across the same window, up 28.0% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 12.1% to 15.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in Blue Bell, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Blue Bell is $2,756/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,180/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($171,818/yr), Blue Bell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bell an affordable city for renters?

Blue Bell is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,756/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($171,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blue Bell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blue Bell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,756/mo in Blue Bell. The local median household income is $171,818/yr, meaning the typical Blue Bell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blue Bell?

Rent in Blue Bell has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Blue Bell rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Blue Bell is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #3 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,756/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blue Bell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blue Bell ($2,756/mo): Norristown ($1,763/mo), North Wales ($1,800/mo), Ambler ($1,977/mo).

What percentage of Blue Bell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of Blue Bell households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. Blue Bell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blue Bell rent compare to the national average?

Blue Bell's median rent of $2,756/mo is $791 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #3 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,756/mo, rent takes ~19% of Blue Bell's median household income ($171,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blue Bell 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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