City Report · PA

Munhall

Pop. 10,548·121st most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,388/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
-$574
Falling (Monthly)
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Munhall · $1,388
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,388/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$52,517/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Munhall's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,620
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,180/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,388 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,656/yr
At $1,388/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -8.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Munhall, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,548
Median income
$52,517
Median age
42.3
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
18.2%
22.1%
22%
16.6%
21.1%
Under 1818.2%
18–3422.1%
35–5422%
55–6416.6%
65+21.1%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
13.5%
White82.8%
Black13.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
30.2%
32.5%
30.9%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Munhall, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,214 → $52,517
up 16.2%
Population
10,827 → 10,548
down 2.6%
Renter share
39% → 33.3%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 30.9%
+5.3 pts
Median age
48.8 → 42.3
-6.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,214 in 2021 to $52,517 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 10,827 residents to roughly 10,548. Renters now make up 33.3% of households, compared with 39% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.9% of adults here, versus 25.6% in 2021.

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Munhall rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Munhall is $1,388/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,500/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($52,517/yr), Munhall ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Munhall an affordable city for renters?

Munhall is considered moderate for renters. At $1,388/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($52,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Munhall slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Munhall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,388/mo in Munhall. The local median household income is $52,517/yr, meaning the typical Munhall household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Munhall?

Rent in Munhall has increased 3.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Munhall rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Munhall is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #121 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,388/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Munhall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Munhall ($1,388/mo): McKeesport ($1,044/mo), Turtle Creek ($1,112/mo), Homestead ($1,291/mo).

What percentage of Munhall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of Munhall households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. Munhall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Munhall rent compare to the national average?

Munhall's median rent of $1,388/mo is $574 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #121 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,388/mo, rent takes ~32% of Munhall's median household income ($52,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Munhall 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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