Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Braddock, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$942
Population
2,555
Renter Mix
63% Rent
A historic industrial community just minutes downriver from Pittsburgh
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Commuter
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River
Named for British General Edward Braddock, who died near this stretch of the Monongahela River during the French and Indian War, this Pittsburgh-area borough packs centuries of history into one square mile. Ten miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh along the river's east bank, Braddock offers easy access to the city's job centers. The Braddock Carnegie Library, one of Andrew Carnegie's first, anchors the community alongside newer additions like Brew Gentlemen Brewery. A growing arts scene draws creatives seeking affordable space and character.
The rental landscape features traditional row houses, converted brick storefronts, and budget-friendly apartment communities offering some of greater Pittsburgh's most accessible prices. Renters can stretch their budgets without sacrificing urban proximity. Whether commuting to Pittsburgh or working locally, residents enjoy small-borough quiet with metro convenience just down the road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$22,624
Average: $35,202
Education
310
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
800
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Braddock has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Braddock, PA is $942 for one bedroom, and $596 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Braddock has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$942/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Braddock, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
299 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Chatham Arboretum
- Schenley Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.