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Bridgeville

Pop. 4,686·134th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,276/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.8%
vs US Median
-$689
Falling (Monthly)
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Bridgeville · $1,276
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,276/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$59,981/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bridgeville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,312/yr
At $1,276/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -14.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridgeville, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,686
Median income
$59,981
Median age
43.1
Renters
40%
Age distribution
16.8%
20.1%
30.6%
22.9%
Under 1816.8%
18–3420.1%
35–5430.6%
55–649.6%
65+22.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White87.8%
Black4.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
37.9%
24.9%
32.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bridgeville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,958 → $59,981
up 11.2%
Population
4,826 → 4,686
down 2.9%
Renter share
39.7% → 40%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 32.7%
+3.6 pts
Median age
42.2 → 43.1
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bridgeville, PA now reports about $59,981, up from $53,958 in 2021. Census counts show Bridgeville, PA losing about 140 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.1% to 32.7% across the same window.

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About renting in Bridgeville, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bridgeville is $1,276/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($59,981/yr), Bridgeville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgeville an affordable city for renters?

Bridgeville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,276/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($59,981/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bridgeville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bridgeville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,276/mo in Bridgeville. The local median household income is $59,981/yr, meaning the typical Bridgeville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bridgeville?

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

How does Bridgeville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bridgeville is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #134 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,276/mo.

What percentage of Bridgeville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of Bridgeville households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. Bridgeville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bridgeville rent compare to the national average?

Bridgeville's median rent of $1,276/mo is $689 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #134 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,276/mo, rent takes ~26% of Bridgeville's median household income ($59,981/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bridgeville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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