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Rental Market Trends in Swissvale, PA
What is the average rent in Swissvale, PA?
$627/month
Average Rent
652 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Swissvale, PA is $627 per month. This is 60% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/month, making renting in Swissvale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Swissvale, you can expect to pay about $740 per month for a studio, $627 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $893 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Swissvale, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.7%, which averages out to $36 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2024
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Rent Ranges in Swissvale, PA
Last Updated November 2024
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
50%
Below $700/month
25%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Swissvale, PA?
Because the average rent in Swissvale is $627, you’ll want to make about $2,090 per month or $25,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Swissvale, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.