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Ambridge, PA

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Explore a proud past and a bright future

Suburban Historic Affordable Quaint Industrial Lush Riverside Convenient

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Ambridge is a former steel town about 16 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. First settled in the early 19th century, Ambridge contains a rich history. Ambridge residents and visitors can immerse themselves in the area’s past at Old Economy Village, a living testament to the Harmony Society.

Ambridge boasts a small-town atmosphere, filled with historic buildings, quaint antique stores, and four public parks. Regular public events are held to foster community engagement throughout the year, from the farmers market to holiday parades and everything in between. Convenient access to Route 65 makes getting around from Ambridge easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ambridge, PA is $559 for one bedroom, and $575 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ambridge has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$559/month
610 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Highland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

6
out of 10

Ambridge Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

733 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fern Hollow Nature Center
  • Robin Hill Park
  • Moon Park

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.