Whether you’re interested in history, adventure, hiking, arts, good food, or sports, Pennsylvania has it all. Everybody wants a piece of Pennsylvania, and the Keystone State has something to offer everyone.

With a bit of digging, you’ll find where the cheapest homes and apartments for rent are. To help you with your investigation, we’ve researched and compiled the following list of the cheapest places to live in PA.

1. Warren

With a Median household income of $41,816 and an average rent of $555, Warren is one of the cheapest places to live in Pennsylvania. The small town of about 9,000 people sits on the New York border. Locals call it the county seat of Warren County — though Lebanon is the official county seat. Warren has regular farmers’ markets and several historical sites that offer plenty of outdoor recreation. Also, retail and health services are the town’s most prominent industries.

2. Oil City

As the name suggests, this is a town that sprang as an oil boomtown. The present-day Oil City is modest, with several Victorian mansions scattered all over. It hosts the original Carnegie Library, boasts an excellent infrastructure, and has one of the lowest living costs in Pennsylvania.

The town has a median income of $36,098 and a median house value of $48,800. Renters here pay an average of $569 per month for one-bedroom apartments, one of the lowest rent rates across Pennsylvania.

Oil City has more to offer besides affordability. It has a low crime rate, a well-established school system, good infrastructure, and several recreational facilities. What’s more, local authorities recently designated downtown Oil City as a historic destination, making the town an excellent place for history buffs.

3. West Mifflin

West Mifflin is a suburb in Pittsburgh, right along the scenic Monongahela River. It’s famous for hosting one of the country’s oldest traditional amusement parks: Kennywood Park.

The sprawling borough is home to about 20,000 people, a good number of which are retirees. West Mifflin has a median home value of 93,800, a median income of $50,368, and an average monthly rent of $581.

Given that West Mifflin is a magnet for regional tourism, local authorities have gone the extra mile to ensure that the suburb is safe and its infrastructure well maintained.

4. Vandergrift

This town has a fascinating history. It was a vibrant steel town back in the 1890s. Then, when the steel mill’s owner realized that his workers had constant unrest, he did something unprecedented. He hired a decorated architect to design and build an entire utopian city to make his workers happy.

The result is a gorgeous town dotted with picturesque houses and fantastic large green spaces. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Hollywood chose Vandergrift as the ideal location for shooting a scene in “Paradise” for its 2011 sci-fi blockbuster, I Am Number Four.

With a population of just 5,000, Vandergrift is the perfect area for those who want a serene community away from the bustle of the surrounding areas. It also offers high-quality and budget-friendly apartments to rent. The town has an average apartment rent of about $600, a median income of $38,456, and a median house value of $66,900.

5. Pottsville

Pottsville was founded by John Potts in the early 19th century. That explains why the city is famous for its picturesque antebellum architecture. Pottsville is also home to about 14,000 people, who enjoy some of the lowest living costs in Pennsylvania. In its boom years, the city was vibrant — it even had a local NFL team: The Maroons. The present-day Pottsville is relatively modest and primarily a coal town. It also hosts the Yuengling brewery that employs quite a number of its residents.

How affordable is life in Pottsville? The city has a median income of $39,886 and the average cost of a rental apartment is $625.

6. Beaver Falls

Originally known as Brighton, Beaver Falls is a calm city between Beaver River and New Brighton. It’s a small and friendly area with one of the country’s best weather.

Beaver Falls has an average rent of $688 for one-bedroom apartments and a median household income of $33,288. It’s popular with retirees and those who love serene areas not far away from the city.

7. Munhall

This borough in Allegheny County has a population of 11,121, most of which are young professionals and retirees. It has a dense suburban feel thanks to its several parks, bars, and restaurants. Munhall is also one of the most affordable places in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,649. A one-bedroom apartment in Munhall goes for an average of $738, a 34% decrease from last year.

8. Republic

Republic is a small neighborhood on the outskirts of Pittsburgh with just about 1,000 residents. Despite the small size, the suburb has good infrastructure and offers several outdoor activities. Its economy is mainly dependent on manufacturing and food services.

Republic is the most expensive city on this list but still has relatively lower living costs than the surrounding areas. The town has a median income of $20,057, an average rent of $751, and a median house price of $40,000.

Pennsylvania has several affordable areas that also offer high-quality lifestyles. Ready to find your next home? Browse thousands of Pennsylvania apartments for rent on Zumper and land your dream place.

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