Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
McKeesport, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mckeesport, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $918/month. Month-over-month rent increased 4.7%, while the year-over-year change shows a modest shift with rents roughly unchanged from last year.

  • Vs. national rents

    Mckeesport runs roughly 1.5× more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible metros for renters seeking value. The market has a total of 50 rentals, reflecting a small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Mckeesport both sit at $750/month, 2-bedrooms at $900/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,195/month, while apartments are more affordable at $795/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Mckeesport

$917/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mckeesport is $917 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $982 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mckeesport

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mckeesport rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in McKeesport, PA

Average rent prices in Mckeesport have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in McKeesport, PA

Rent prices in Mckeesport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mckeesport is $795, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckeesport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$750

6%

105%

1 bedroom

$750

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,500

6%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

105%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McKeesport, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mckeesport, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mckeesport and Bethel by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mckeesport

Median rent price$917
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,169
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mckeesport, PA is 22% lower than the median rent in Bethel, PA.

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$1,000

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$995

decreased by1%
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$1,112

decreased by5%
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2d ago

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Very good

900 5th Avenue LLC

900 5th Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132

2 beds

1 bath

$650

1819 Tacoma Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1819 Tacoma Ave, McKeesport, PA 15133

2 beds

1 bath

$800

313 San Juan Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

McKeesport - White Oak apartment for rent in McKeesport

317 San Juan Dr #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

McKeesport - White Oak apartment for rent in McKeesport

Welcome to WestWood Apartments: Your 2 Bedroom Cozy Retreat

317 San Juan Dr #8, McKeesport, PA 15133

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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Frequently asked questions for McKeesport, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mckeesport rental market.

How much is rent in Mckeesport?

The average rent in Mckeesport is $917 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mckeesport?

Average rent prices in Mckeesport have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Mckeesport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mckeesport is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $982 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mckeesport?

To comfortably afford rent in Mckeesport, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mckeesport?

January offers the lowest rents in McKeesport with about 8.1% savings compared to peak May prices, while December shows less competition with reduced demand relative to inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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1437 Lincoln Way, McKeesport, PA 15131, USA
421 High St, Mckeesport, PA 15132, USA
1517 Beaver St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
425 32nd St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
2835 Capitol St, McKeesport, PA 15131, USA
1308 Romine Ave, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA
19 Virginia Dr, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA
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1324 Romine Ave, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA
1712 Vermont Ave, McKeesport, PA 15131, USA
317 San Juan Dr, Mckeesport, PA 15133, USA
1416 Ravine St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
1703 Bailie Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
189 Oxford Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
2412 Grandview Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
2810 Freeland St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
2937 Chester St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA
309 San Juan Dr, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA
313 San Juan Dr, Mckeesport, PA 15133, USA
3211 Walnut St, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA