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McKeesport, PA Area Guide

Pittsburgh suburb basks in outdoor activities.

Commuter Nature Riverfront

Sitting where the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers meet, McKeesport is a Pittsburgh suburb with deep roots and outdoor appeal just 12 miles from downtown. The Great Allegheny Passage cuts through the city for biking and hiking. Renziehausen Park anchors the green scene with its rose garden, while the riverfront marina draws anglers and paddlers. Nearby Dead Man’s Hollow offers rugged terrain and wildlife-watching that feels far from the city grid.

History stretches back to Colonial times—George Washington visited during the French and Indian War era—making McKeesport one of western Pennsylvania’s older communities. Annual events like the Renzie Rib Fest and the Festival of Trees keep the calendar lively. Renters will find a mix of row houses, single-family rentals, and small apartment communities across walkable neighborhoods, with prices typically below Pittsburgh’s core.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mckeesport, PA is $574 for a studio, $707 for one bedroom, $849 for two bedrooms, and $942 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mckeesport has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$707/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,197/month
761 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Propel CS-McKeesport

Public

Grades K-8

336 Students

Mt Vernon El School

Public

Grades K-5

199 Students

Francis McClure Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

643 Students

Twin Rivers Intrmd School

Public

Grades K-5

437 Students

Twin Rivers Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

400 Students

Propel CS-McKeesport

Public

Grades K-8

336 Students

Founders Hall School

Public

Grades 6-8

695 Students

Mckeesport Area Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,045 Students

South Allegheny HS

Public

Grades 9-12

484 Students

Mckeesport Area Tech Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
  • White Oak Park
  • Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
  • Frick Park
  • Round Hill Park & Exhibit Farm

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.