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Cranberry Township

·56th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Cranberry Township, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,892/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$73
Rising (Monthly)
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Cranberry Township · $1,892
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
Good value
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Rents are 5% below what Cranberry Township's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,892/mo
Expected by trend
$1,994/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,850/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
$22,704/yr
At $1,892/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Cranberry Township, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,485 → $1,892
up 27.4%

Rent in Cranberry Township, PA has increased 27.4% since 2021, going from about $1,485 per month to roughly $1,892 today. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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By apartment size

Cranberry Township rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Cranberry Township, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cranberry Township is $1,892/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,850/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,540/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,360/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Cranberry Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranberry Township an affordable city for renters?

Cranberry Township is considered moderate for renters. At $1,892/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cranberry Township slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Cranberry Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,892/mo in Cranberry Township.

Is rent going up or down in Cranberry Township?

Rent in Cranberry Township has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cranberry Township rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Cranberry Township is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #56 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,892/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cranberry Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cranberry Township ($1,892/mo): Ambridge ($872/mo), Rochester ($944/mo), Monaca ($1,124/mo).

How does Cranberry Township rent compare to the national average?

Cranberry Township's median rent of $1,892/mo is $73 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #56 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,892/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cranberry Township 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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