Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Monessen, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Monessen

$1,050/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monessen is $1,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $899 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monessen

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monessen rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Monessen, PA

Average rent prices in Monessen have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Monessen, PA

Rent prices in Monessen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monessen is $810, whereas a house costs $1,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Monessen run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$750

-

-

2 bedroom

$875

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,250

16%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,500

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$975

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monessen, 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 Monessen, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monessen and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monessen

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monessen, PA is 5% higher than the median rent in Brownsville, PA.

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Frequently asked questions for Monessen, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Monessen rental market.

How much is rent in Monessen?

The average rent in Monessen is $1,050 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monessen?

Average rent prices in Monessen have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Monessen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monessen is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $899 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Monessen?

To comfortably afford rent in Monessen, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Monessen offers excellent options for pet owners, with all available rental listings accommodating pets in some capacity. The city's rental market averages about 9 listings per month, and every single property allows pets either with certain restrictions or specifically welcomes small pets.

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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