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Cheswick, PA Area Guide

An excellent option for commuters and nature lovers just a few miles from Pittsburgh

Rural Affordable Community River Commuter

Resting along the Allegheny River, Cheswick is a rural town and suburb of Pittsburg. Great for renters looking for homes that are still close to the city, Cheswick features affordable apartments and houses available for rent. Since the area is predominantly residential, this small town feels more like a neighborhood and neighbors typically know each other by first name. Cheswick’s only commercial area is located in the southern part of town along Pittsburgh Street, housing a few small medical offices, a gym, retail shops, and restaurants. Residents take full advantage of Cheswick’s natural beauty by visiting the Rachel Carson Riverfront Park, a popular spot for community events. Residents also flock to Allegheny Islands State Park nearby, a beautiful spot for kayaking and fishing. Conveniently, Pittsburgh is only about 30 minutes away. Residents just have to hop on Interstate 76 or U.S. Highway 28 to travel into the city for work or play.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cheswick, PA is $854 for one bedroom, $1,783 for two bedrooms, and $3,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cheswick has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$854/month
662 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cheswick, PA is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Acmetonia Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

East Union Intrmd School

Public

Grades K-5

Deer Lakes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Deer Lakes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Deer Lakes Park
  • Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
  • Hartwood Acres Park
  • Highland Park
  • Boyce Park Nature Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.