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Wexford

·31st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Wexford rents are up 14.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,135/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$170
Rising (Monthly)
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Wexford · $2,135
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
36/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Wexford's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,135/mo
Expected by trend
$1,992/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,920/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
$25,620/yr
At $2,135/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.3% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Wexford, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,760 → $2,135
up 21.3%

Five years ago, renters in Wexford, PA paid around $1,760 a month. That figure now sits near $2,135, up 21.3% from the 2022 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Wexford, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Wexford rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Wexford, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wexford is $2,135/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,500/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,450/mo.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Wexford ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wexford an affordable city for renters?

Wexford is considered moderate for renters. At $2,135/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wexford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wexford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,135/mo in Wexford.

Is rent going up or down in Wexford?

Rent in Wexford has increased 14.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wexford rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Wexford is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #31 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,135/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wexford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wexford ($2,135/mo): Ambridge ($872/mo), Etna ($1,063/mo), McKees Rocks ($1,369/mo).

How does Wexford rent compare to the national average?

Wexford's median rent of $2,135/mo is $170 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #31 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,135/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wexford 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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