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Canonsburg

Pop. 9,675·85th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Canonsburg, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,635/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
-$330
Rising (Monthly)
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Canonsburg · $1,635
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
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Rents are 5% below what Canonsburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,635/mo
Expected by trend
$1,720/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,470/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
$19,620/yr
At $1,635/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 1.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Canonsburg, PA is majority owner-occupied, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,675
Median income
$79,227
Median age
37.9
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
22.9%
22.9%
25.7%
12.7%
15.9%
Under 1822.9%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.7%
65+15.9%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black5.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian5.5%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
29.8%
28.1%
35.5%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+35.5%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Canonsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,349 → $1,635
up 21.2%
Income
$65,888 → $79,227
up 20.2%
Population
9,643 → 9,675
up 0.3%
Renter share
41.6% → 44.4%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 35.5%
+4.4 pts

Rent in Canonsburg, PA has climbed 21.2% since 2021, going from about $1,349 per month to roughly $1,635 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,888 in 2021 to $79,227 more recently. About 44.4% of households rent today, against 41.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.1% to 35.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Canonsburg, PA market of 2021.

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By apartment size

Canonsburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Canonsburg, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Canonsburg is $1,635/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,470/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,227/yr), Canonsburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Canonsburg an affordable city for renters?

Canonsburg is considered affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Canonsburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Canonsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in Canonsburg. The local median household income is $79,227/yr, meaning the typical Canonsburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Canonsburg?

Rent in Canonsburg has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Canonsburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Canonsburg is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #85 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,635/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Canonsburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Canonsburg ($1,635/mo): Washington ($940/mo), Bridgeville ($1,276/mo), Carnegie ($1,343/mo).

What percentage of Canonsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of Canonsburg households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. Canonsburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Canonsburg rent compare to the national average?

Canonsburg's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #85 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~25% of Canonsburg's median household income ($79,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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