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McKeesport, PA Area Guide

Pittsburgh suburb basks in outdoor activities.

Commuter Nature Riverfront

At the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers lies McKeesport, a city just 12 miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh. With a number of parks in McKeesport, there are endless opportunities to participate in sports and outdoor activities. Local favorites include strolling through the rose garden at Renziehausen Park, fishing off the pier on the Marina, stand-up paddleboarding on Canonsburg Lake, and biking the trails that converge in McKeesport including the Great Allegheny Passage. McKeesport parks are also home to family activities and festivals such as Movies in the Park, Renzie Rib Fest, Salute to Santa Parade, and Festival of Trees. McKeesport borders Dead Man’s Hollow, allowing for wildlife observation and scenic hiking views.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mckeesport, PA is $573 for a studio, $706 for one bedroom, $848 for two bedrooms, and $941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mckeesport has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$706/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,251/month
729 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

23 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mt Vernon El School

Public

Grades K-5

Propel CS-McKeesport

Public

Grades K-8

Twin Rivers Intrmd School

Public

Grades K-5

Twin Rivers Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

Greenock El School

Public

Grades K-5

Propel CS-McKeesport

Public

Grades K-8

Founders Hall School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
  • White Oak Park
  • Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
  • Frick Park
  • Round Hill Park & Exhibit Farm

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.