What is the average apartment size in Swissvale?

The average size for a Swissvale, PA apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Swissvale?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Swissvale is $945 per month, a 2.8% decrease from last years average of $972.

What is the average apartment size in Swissvale?

The typical apartment in Swissvale offers about 864 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Swissvale, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Swissvale?

In Swissvale, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Swissvale is $945, a 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $972.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $921, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $964 offer 963 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Swissvale, PA

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$945	864 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$921	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$964	963 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Swissvale, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Swissvale, PA have decreased by 2.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $972 to $945.

Do most people rent or own in Swissvale, PA?

1,350 or 43% of the households in Swissvale, PA are renter-occupied while 1,775 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Swissvale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Swissvale	$945
Philadelphia	$1,988
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,786
Harrisburg	$1,407
Reading	$1,654
Allentown	$1,631
State College	$2,153
Mechanicsburg	$1,541
Bethlehem	$1,881
Chambersburg	$1,633
Wilkinsburg	$1,122
White Oak	$1,209
Brentwood	$806
Pleasant Hills	$1,378
Edgewood	$1,249
Whitehall	$1,062

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Swissvale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.