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Carnegie

Pop. 7,978·120th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Carnegie rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,343/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$622
Rising (Monthly)
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Carnegie · $1,343
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
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Rents are right about where Carnegie's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,343/mo
Expected by trend
$1,354/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,200/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,116/yr
At $1,343/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Carnegie, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,978
Median income
$67,656
Median age
40.4
Renters
46.5%
Age distribution
16.5%
22%
26.5%
13.5%
21.4%
Under 1816.5%
18–3422%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.5%
65+21.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black10.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian2.7%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
25.5%
31.4%
36.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
53.5%
46.5%
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Carnegie, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,078 → $1,343
up 24.6%
Income
$54,067 → $67,656
up 25.1%
Population
8,100 → 7,978
down 1.5%
Renter share
41.5% → 46.5%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 36.6%
+4.3 pts
Median age
41.3 → 40.4
-0.9 yrs

The median rent in Carnegie, PA stood at $1,078 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,343, reflecting a 24.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Carnegie, PA now reports about $67,656, up from $54,067 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 8,100 residents to roughly 7,978. Renters now make up 46.5% of households, compared with 41.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.6% of adults here, versus 32.3% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Carnegie, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Carnegie is $1,343/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($67,656/yr), Carnegie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnegie an affordable city for renters?

Carnegie is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,343/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($67,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Carnegie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Carnegie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,343/mo in Carnegie. The local median household income is $67,656/yr, meaning the typical Carnegie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Carnegie?

Rent in Carnegie has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Carnegie rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Carnegie is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #120 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,343/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Carnegie?

Bridgeville is nearby and more affordable at $1,276/mo, which is $67 less than Carnegie.

What percentage of Carnegie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.5% of Carnegie households are renters, while 53.5% are owner-occupied. Carnegie leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Carnegie rent compare to the national average?

Carnegie's median rent of $1,343/mo is $622 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #120 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,343/mo, rent takes ~24% of Carnegie's median household income ($67,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Carnegie 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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