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Murrysville

Pop. 20,817·46th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Murrysville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,917/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+16.5%
vs US Median
-$48
Rising (Monthly)
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Murrysville · $1,917
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,917/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$121,823/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Murrysville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,390/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$23,004/yr
At $1,917/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +16.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Murrysville, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,817
Median income
$121,823
Median age
51.2
Renters
8.5%
Age distribution
19.6%
12.1%
22.3%
15.8%
30.2%
Under 1819.6%
18–3412.1%
35–5422.3%
55–6415.8%
65+30.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black1.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian5.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
18.8%
22.3%
56.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
91.5%
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Murrysville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,460 → $121,823
up 14.4%
Population
20,810 → 20,817
up 0.0%
Renter share
10.2% → 8.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
55.6% → 56.7%
+1.1 pts
Median age
50.3 → 51.2
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,460 in 2021 to $121,823 more recently. Renters now make up 8.5% of households, compared with 10.2% five years ago.

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Murrysville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Murrysville, PA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Murrysville is $1,917/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,770/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($121,823/yr), Murrysville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Murrysville an affordable city for renters?

Murrysville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,917/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($121,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Murrysville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Murrysville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,917/mo in Murrysville. The local median household income is $121,823/yr, meaning the typical Murrysville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Murrysville?

Rent in Murrysville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Murrysville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Murrysville is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #46 out of 165 tracked cities at $1,917/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Murrysville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Murrysville ($1,917/mo): New Kensington ($1,011/mo), Jeannette ($1,157/mo), Greensburg ($1,169/mo).

What percentage of Murrysville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.5% of Murrysville households are renters, while 91.5% are owner-occupied. Murrysville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Murrysville rent compare to the national average?

Murrysville's median rent of $1,917/mo is $48 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #46 out of 165 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,917/mo, rent takes ~19% of Murrysville's median household income ($121,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Murrysville 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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