Pittsburgh, PA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,137. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,325. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,509. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,950.

Studio

$1,137


1 bed

$1,325


2 beds

$1,509


3+ beds

$1,950

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Pittsburgh

Apartment Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh

The monthly rent for apartments in Pittsburgh, PA ranges from $100 to $2,900+.

$100 - $800

$800 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,200

$2,200 - $2,900

$2,900+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 738 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 725 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (35.03%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.9%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 33.76%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 26.32%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Bloomfield*$1,325$1,700$1,874
Carrick*$899*$1,450
Central Business District*$1,464$2,376*
East Liberty*$1,229$1,360*
Friendship*$2,196$2,960*
Mount Washington$1,443$1,050*$1,750
Shadyside*$1,293$1,548$3,000
South Side Flats*$1,115$1,495$2,095
South Side Slopes**$1,373$1,649
Squirrel Hill North*$1,454$1,615$3,400

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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