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Munhall

Pop. 10,548·92nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Munhall rents are up 13.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,513/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$452
Falling (Monthly)
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Munhall · $1,513
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,513/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/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
Research median
$1,180/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
$18,156/yr
At $1,513/mo median
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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 (+13.0% YoY, -5.7% 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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About renting in Munhall, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Munhall is $1,513/mo as of July 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 35% of local median household income ($52,517/yr), Munhall ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Munhall an affordable city for renters?

Munhall is considered moderate for renters. At $1,513/mo, rent takes approximately 35% 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 $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,513/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 13.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Munhall rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Munhall is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #92 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,513/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Munhall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Munhall ($1,513/mo): McKeesport ($1,031/mo), Homestead ($1,285/mo), Brentwood ($1,364/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 $1,513/mo is $452 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #92 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,513/mo, rent takes ~35% of Munhall's median household income ($52,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Munhall 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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