Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Swissvale, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Swissvale

$1,250/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swissvale is $1,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swissvale

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swissvale rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Swissvale, PA

Average rent prices in Swissvale have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Swissvale, PA

Rent prices in Swissvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swissvale is $1,007, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Swissvale run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,185

99%

99%

1 bedroom

$1,057

3%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,650

11%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

99%

Last year

99%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,057

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

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

Compare median rent prices in Swissvale and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Swissvale

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,099
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swissvale, PA is 14% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

Discover rentals in Swissvale, PA

2050 Monongahela Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2050 Monongahela Ave

2050 Monongahela Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

HP 2515 (A) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

HP 2515 (A)

2515 Milligan Way, Swissvale, PA 15218

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Apartment for rent

1907 Delaware Ave #3 Pittsburgh, PA 15218 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1907 Delaware Ave #3 Pittsburgh, PA 15218

1907 Delaware Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

1907 Delaware Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Swissvale

1907 Delaware Ave #3, Swissvale, PA 15218

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Swissvale, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Swissvale rental market.

How much is rent in Swissvale?

The average rent in Swissvale is $1,250 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swissvale?

Average rent prices in Swissvale have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Swissvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swissvale is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Swissvale?

To comfortably afford rent in Swissvale, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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