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Beaver Falls

Pop. 8,850·149th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Beaver Falls rents are up 20.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,024/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.2%
Month-over-Month
-7.2%
vs US Median
-$941
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Beaver Falls · $1,024
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
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0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,024/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$49,924/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Beaver Falls's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,288/yr
At $1,024/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Beaver Falls, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,850
Median income
$49,924
Median age
32.6
Renters
45%
Age distribution
23.1%
30.7%
19.1%
16%
Under 1823.1%
18–3430.7%
35–5419.1%
55–6411%
65+16%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.6%
24.3%
White66.6%
Black24.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.3%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
40.6%
27.2%
22.4%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma40.6%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Beaver Falls, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,640 → $49,924
up 44.1%
Population
9,069 → 8,850
down 2.4%
Renter share
54.9% → 45%
-9.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 22.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
31.8 → 32.6
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $34,640 to $49,924 across the same window, up 44.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,069 residents to roughly 8,850. Renters now make up 45% of households, compared with 54.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.4% of adults here, versus 18.9% in 2021.

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Beaver Falls rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Beaver Falls. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Beaver Falls, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Beaver Falls is $1,024/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($49,924/yr), Beaver Falls ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaver Falls an affordable city for renters?

Beaver Falls is considered affordable for renters. At $1,024/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($49,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Beaver Falls falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Beaver Falls?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,024/mo in Beaver Falls. The local median household income is $49,924/yr, meaning the typical Beaver Falls household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Beaver Falls?

Rent in Beaver Falls has increased 20.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Beaver Falls rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Beaver Falls is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #149 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,024/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Beaver Falls?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Beaver Falls ($1,024/mo): Ambridge ($872/mo), Rochester ($944/mo).

What percentage of Beaver Falls residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of Beaver Falls households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. Beaver Falls leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Beaver Falls rent compare to the national average?

Beaver Falls's median rent of $1,024/mo is $941 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #149 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,024/mo, rent takes ~25% of Beaver Falls's median household income ($49,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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