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Bethel Park

Pop. 32,881·90th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Bethel Park rents are up 15.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,548/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$417
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Bethel Park · $1,548
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,548/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$107,090/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bethel Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,440/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,576/yr
At $1,548/mo median
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Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bethel Park, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,881
Median income
$107,090
Median age
48.8
Renters
23.6%
Age distribution
17.9%
16.1%
25.3%
15.3%
25.5%
Under 1817.9%
18–3416.1%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.3%
65+25.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
92.6%
White92.6%
Black1.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian3.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
19.8%
24.3%
53.5%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+53.5%
Housing tenure
76.4%
23.6%
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bethel Park, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,378 → $107,090
up 14.7%
Population
33,356 → 32,881
down 1.4%
Renter share
20% → 23.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
49.4% → 53.5%
+4.1 pts
Median age
47.5 → 48.8
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bethel Park, PA now reports about $107,090, up from $93,378 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 33,356 residents to roughly 32,881. Renters now make up 23.6% of households, compared with 20% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 53.5% of adults here, versus 49.4% in 2021.

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Bethel Park rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bethel Park, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bethel Park is $1,548/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,440/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($107,090/yr), Bethel Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethel Park an affordable city for renters?

Bethel Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,548/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($107,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bethel Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bethel Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,548/mo in Bethel Park. The local median household income is $107,090/yr, meaning the typical Bethel Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bethel Park?

Rent in Bethel Park has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bethel Park rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bethel Park is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #90 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,548/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bethel Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bethel Park ($1,548/mo): Bridgeville ($1,276/mo), Carnegie ($1,343/mo), Brentwood ($1,364/mo).

What percentage of Bethel Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.6% of Bethel Park households are renters, while 76.4% are owner-occupied. Bethel Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bethel Park rent compare to the national average?

Bethel Park's median rent of $1,548/mo is $417 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #90 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,548/mo, rent takes ~17% of Bethel Park's median household income ($107,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bethel Park 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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