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Turtle Creek

Pop. 5,007·100th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Turtle Creek, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,442/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.9%
vs US Median
-$523
Rising (Monthly)
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Turtle Creek · $1,442
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,442/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$45,997/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Turtle Creek'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
$17,304/yr
At $1,442/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, +6.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Turtle Creek, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,007
Median income
$45,997
Median age
47.4
Renters
72%
Age distribution
14.3%
17.8%
25%
13.1%
29.9%
Under 1814.3%
18–3417.8%
35–5425%
55–6413.1%
65+29.9%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
58.4%
33%
White58.4%
Black33%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.5%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
13.1%
42.4%
33.6%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma42.4%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+10.9%
Housing tenure
28%
72%
Owner28%
Renter72%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Turtle Creek, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,132 → $45,997
up 27.3%
Population
5,136 → 5,007
down 2.5%
Renter share
60% → 72%
+12.0 pts
Bachelor's+
9.5% → 10.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
45.3 → 47.4
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $36,132 to $45,997 across the same window, up 27.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 5,136 residents to roughly 5,007. Renters now make up 72% of households, compared with 60% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Turtle Creek rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Turtle Creek, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Turtle Creek is $1,442/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 38% of local median household income ($45,997/yr), Turtle Creek ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Creek an affordable city for renters?

Turtle Creek is considered moderate for renters. At $1,442/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($45,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Turtle Creek slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Turtle Creek?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in Turtle Creek. The local median household income is $45,997/yr, meaning the typical Turtle Creek household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Turtle Creek?

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

How does Turtle Creek rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Turtle Creek is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #100 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,442/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Turtle Creek?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Turtle Creek ($1,442/mo): McKeesport ($1,031/mo), Homestead ($1,285/mo), Monroeville ($1,312/mo).

What percentage of Turtle Creek residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72% of Turtle Creek households are renters, while 28% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Turtle Creek has a strong rental market.

How does Turtle Creek rent compare to the national average?

Turtle Creek's median rent of $1,442/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #100 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,442/mo, rent takes ~38% of Turtle Creek's median household income ($45,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Turtle Creek 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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