Studio Apartment Rent in Bethel Park, PA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,548 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bethel Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bethel Park
Compare Bethel Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle | $620 |
| 2 | Lewisburg | $660 |
| 3 | Indiana | $720 |
| 4 | Sharon | $720 |
| 5 | Altoona | $730 |
| 6 | DuBois | $730 |
| 7 | Grove City | $730 |
| 8 | Johnstown | $730 |
| 9 | Pottsville | $730 |
| 10 | Vandergrift | $730 |
| 11 | Erie | $748 |
| 12 | Meadville | $750 |
| 13 | Bloomsburg | $760 |
| 14 | Wilkes-Barre | $770 |
| 15 | Beaver | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Mills | $2,060 |
| 2 | Wynnewood | $2,020 |
| 3 | Newtown | $2,020 |
| 4 | Blue Bell | $2,010 |
| 5 | Wayne | $1,930 |
| 6 | Exton | $1,920 |
| 7 | Chadds Ford | $1,910 |
| 8 | Malvern | $1,890 |
| 9 | Bryn Mawr | $1,880 |
| 10 | King of Prussia | $1,840 |
| 11 | Conshohocken | $1,820 |
| 12 | Devon | $1,810 |
| 13 | Plymouth Meeting | $1,800 |
| 14 | Bala-Cynwyd | $1,730 |
| 15 | Wyncote | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bethel Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bethel Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park, PA | 3.4 mi | $1,200 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 5.9 mi | $850 | $-270 (-24%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 6.1 mi | $1,010 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Clairton, PA | 8 mi | $1,080 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 8.1 mi | $940 | $-180 (-16%) |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 9.3 mi | $1,152 | +$32 (+3%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 9.8 mi | $1,150 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Munhall, PA | 10.3 mi | $920 | $-200 (-18%) |
| McKees Rocks, PA | 10.9 mi | $970 | $-150 (-13%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 12.6 mi | $870 | $-250 (-22%) |
| Turtle Creek, PA | 16 mi | $920 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Coraopolis, PA | 16.8 mi | $1,060 | $-60 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Bethel Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bethel Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania is $1,120 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,548.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bethel Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethel Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bethel Park's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bethel Park rank for studio rent in Pennsylvania?
Among the 157 cities in Pennsylvania with studio data, Bethel Park ranks #86 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bethel Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brentwood ($850), Bridgeville ($1,010), Clairton ($1,080).