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Ambridge

Pop. 6,890·166th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$899/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$1,063
Rising (Monthly)
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Ambridge · $899
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $899/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$36,000/yr
Local median income
$51,537/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ambridge's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $899 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$10,788/yr
At $899/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ambridge, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,890
Median income
$51,537
Median age
36.7
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
20.9%
27.7%
23.4%
13.1%
15%
Under 1820.9%
18–3427.7%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.1%
65+15%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.2%
20%
White66.2%
Black20%
Hispanic7.9%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
40.2%
32.9%
20.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ambridge, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,367 → $51,537
up 11.2%
Population
6,959 → 6,890
down 1.0%
Renter share
51.7% → 53.3%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 20.5%
-3.4 pts
Median age
40.3 → 36.7
-3.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $46,367 to $51,537 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% shift. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 6,959 residents to roughly 6,890. Renters now make up 53.3% of households, compared with 51.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.5% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021.

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Ambridge rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Ambridge, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ambridge is $899/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,390/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($51,537/yr), Ambridge ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambridge an affordable city for renters?

Ambridge is considered very affordable for renters. At $899/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($51,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ambridge falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ambridge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $899/mo in Ambridge. The local median household income is $51,537/yr, meaning the typical Ambridge household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ambridge?

Rent in Ambridge has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Ambridge rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Ambridge is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #166 out of 169 tracked cities at $899/mo.

What percentage of Ambridge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of Ambridge households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ambridge has a strong rental market.

How does Ambridge rent compare to the national average?

Ambridge's median rent of $899/mo is $1,063 (54%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #166 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $899/mo, rent takes ~21% of Ambridge's median household income ($51,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ambridge 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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