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ZIP 15146

Pop. 28,332·Allegheny County·213th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,312/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$653
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ZIP 15146 · $1,312
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,744/yr
At $1,312/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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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 (+3.1% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15146 (Monroeville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,332
Median income
$79,300
Median age
44
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
18.4%
17.9%
27.4%
12.9%
23.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–3417.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.9%
65+23.3%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
15.4%
White70.3%
Black15.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian5.2%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
24.7%
26.1%
46.5%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15146 in Monroeville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,987 → $79,300
up 5.8%
Population
28,650 → 28,332
down 1.1%
Renter share
28.7% → 31.1%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
44.1% → 46.5%
+2.4 pts
Median age
45.4 → 44
-1.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $74,987 to $79,300 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 28,650 to 28,332 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 31.1% of households rent today, against 28.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.1% to 46.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15146 covers Monroeville, PA. The median rent here is $1,312/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($79,300/yr), ZIP 15146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15146 (Monroeville, PA) is $1,312. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15146's median rent of $1,312/mo is $653 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15146 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #213 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,312/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,312/mo in ZIP 15146. The local median household income is $79,300/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15146?

Rent in ZIP 15146 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15146 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,312/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($79,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 15146 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15146 compare to the rest of Monroeville?

ZIP 15146 sits right at the Monroeville citywide median of $1,312/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,312/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 15146's median household income ($79,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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