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Rental Market Trends in Plum, PA

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Plum, PA is $799/month.

Rent in Plum is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$799/month

Average Rent

600 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.3%

Change / Year

134

Available Apartments

Plum rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Plum average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Plum average $799 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Plum average $1,316 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Plum average $2,053 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$799/month
600 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,053/month
1,508 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,409/month
739 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,649/month
1,408 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,508/month
430 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Plum, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Plum, PA

August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Plum, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Plum, PA?

Because the average rent in Plum is $799, you’ll want to make about $2,663 per month or $31,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Plum, PA

134 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Plum We Think You'll Love

S K Management

S K Management

795-10 Pine Valley Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

2-3 Beds | $1,200 - $1,650

Holiday Park Apartments and Townhomes

Holiday Park Apartments and Townhomes

80 Sandune Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,168 - $2,250

Plum Park Apartments

Plum Park Apartments

621 E Deborah Jane Dr,
Plum, PA 15239

1 Bed | $799

Alcoma on the Green

Alcoma on the Green

225 Alcoma Blvd,
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

1-3 Beds | $900 - $1,450

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Plum?

The average rent in Plum is $799 per month, which is 52.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Plum?

The average rent for a house in Plum, PA is $1,649 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Plum?

The average rent for a townhome in Plum, PA is $1,508 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Plum?

Rents in Plum, PA are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $10 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Plum?

In Plum, PA, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania Plum Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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