How much does it cost to rent in Coraopolis, PA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Coraopolis, PA is $1,507. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Coraopolis cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Coraopolis falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #94 out of 167 cities at $1,507/mo.

When was Coraopolis rent data last updated?

Coraopolis rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · PA

Coraopolis

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Pop. 5,417·94th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Coraopolis rents are up 8.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,507/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$458

Rising (Monthly)

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Coraopolis · $1,507

More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

48/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Coraopolis's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,507/mo

Expected by trend

$1,493/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Coraopolis's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,060

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,730

4 BR+

$1,870

Research median

$1,360/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

$18,084/yr

At $1,507/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Coraopolis, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,417

Median income

$63,828

Median age

43.3

Renters

44.5%

Age distribution

14.9%

22.4%

27.5%

25.6%

Under 1814.9%

18–3422.4%

35–5427.5%

55–649.6%

65+25.6%

Gender

55.3%

44.7%

Male55.3%

Female44.7%

Race & ethnicity

72.8%

16.2%

White72.8%

Black16.2%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian0.5%

Other5.4%

Education (25+)

32.7%

29.8%

32.1%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma32.7%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+32.1%

Housing tenure

55.5%

44.5%

Owner55.5%

Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coraopolis, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,190 → $1,507

up 26.6%

Income

$52,594 → $63,828

up 21.4%

Population

5,539 → 5,417

down 2.2%

Renter share

48.3% → 44.5%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

30% → 32.1%

+2.1 pts

Median age

36.2 → 43.3

+7.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Coraopolis, PA has increased by $317 per month, settling near $1,507 after starting the period at $1,190. Median household income grew from $52,594 to $63,828 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,539 to 5,417 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 44.5% of households rent today, against 48.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30% to 32.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Coraopolis, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Coraopolis on your salary?

At $1,507/mo, how Coraopolis rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 23.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 13.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 10.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 29.1% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 32.2% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 26.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

Coraopolis rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Coraopolis, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Coraopolis is $1,507/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($63,828/yr), Coraopolis ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coraopolis an affordable city for renters?

Coraopolis is considered affordable for renters. At $1,507/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($63,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coraopolis falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Coraopolis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in Coraopolis. The local median household income is $63,828/yr, meaning the typical Coraopolis household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coraopolis?

Rent in Coraopolis has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Coraopolis rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Coraopolis is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #94 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,507/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coraopolis?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coraopolis ($1,507/mo): Ambridge ($872/mo), Bridgeville ($1,276/mo), Aliquippa ($1,336/mo).

What percentage of Coraopolis residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of Coraopolis households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. Coraopolis leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coraopolis rent compare to the national average?

Coraopolis's median rent of $1,507/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #94 out of 167 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,507/mo, rent takes ~28% of Coraopolis's median household income ($63,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coraopolis 28%Benchmark 30%

State income tax3.07%

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