City Report · PA

Greensburg

Pop. 14,741·139th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$796
Falling (Monthly)
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Greensburg · $1,169
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Greensburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,169/mo
Expected by trend
$1,248/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,130/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
$14,028/yr
At $1,169/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greensburg, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,741
Median income
$64,914
Median age
37.9
Renters
45%
Age distribution
14.6%
32.3%
18.8%
12.1%
22.2%
Under 1814.6%
18–3432.3%
35–5418.8%
55–6412.1%
65+22.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
91.8%
White91.8%
Black2.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
29.4%
28.2%
39%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+39%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Greensburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,038 → $1,169
up 12.6%
Income
$49,529 → $64,914
up 31.1%
Population
14,982 → 14,741
down 1.6%
Renter share
43.2% → 45%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 39%
+1.8 pts

The median rent in Greensburg, PA stood at $1,038 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,169, reflecting a 12.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $49,529 to $64,914 across the same window, up 31.1% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 14,982 residents to roughly 14,741. Renters now make up 45% of households, compared with 43.2% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Greensburg, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Greensburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Greensburg, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greensburg is $1,169/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($64,914/yr), Greensburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greensburg an affordable city for renters?

Greensburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,169/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($64,914/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greensburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greensburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,169/mo in Greensburg. The local median household income is $64,914/yr, meaning the typical Greensburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greensburg?

Rent in Greensburg has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Greensburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Greensburg is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #139 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,169/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greensburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greensburg ($1,169/mo): Latrobe ($1,011/mo), Jeannette ($1,157/mo).

What percentage of Greensburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of Greensburg households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. Greensburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greensburg rent compare to the national average?

Greensburg's median rent of $1,169/mo is $796 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #139 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,169/mo, rent takes ~22% of Greensburg's median household income ($64,914/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greensburg 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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