How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bluefield, WV?
In Bluefield, WV, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $794 (±$173) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $334 (±$34).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,031 (±$188).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Mercer County, WV is $946.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $517 (±$181)
- 1 bedroom
- $334 (±$34)
- 2 bedrooms
- $794 (±$173)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,031 (±$188)
Rent by bedroom count in Bluefield
| Bluefield | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $517 (±$181) | $558 (±$37) | $645 (±$42) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $334 (±$34) | $622 (±$79) | $657 (±$19) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $794 (±$173) | $802 (±$59) | $896 (±$12) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,031 (±$188) | $909 (±$82) | $1,034 (±$21) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,115 (±$88) | $1,103 (±$118) | $1,070 (±$59) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $334 (±$34) | $746 |
| 2 bedrooms | $794 (±$173) | $946 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,031 (±$188) | $1,250 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Bluefield
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | — | $794 (±$173) | — |
| Bluefield | 4.0 mi | $844 (±$71) | Not measurably different |
| Bluewell | 4.3 mi | $816 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 9.7 mi | $727 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 15 mi | $939 (±$39) | Not measurably different |
| Tazewell | 19 mi | $700 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Kimball | 20 mi | $613 (±$117) | Not measurably different |
| Wytheville | 22 mi | $758 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | $939 (±$39) |
| 2 | Bluewell | $816 (±$252) |
| 3 | Bluefield | $794 (±$173) |
| 4 | Princeton | $727 (±$119) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bluefield
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Bluefield?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Bluefield, WV is $334 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Bluefield?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Bluefield, WV is $794 (±$173) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Bluefield?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Bluefield, WV is $1,031 (±$188) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluefield city, West Virginia
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Mercer County, WV
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mercer County, WV
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bluefield city, West Virginia (place:08524, in state:54).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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