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 $1,263. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,320. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,578. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,850.

Studio

$1,263


1 bed

$1,320


2 beds

$1,578


3+ beds

$1,850

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 620 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 650 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (38.3%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (9.4%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 29.42%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 22.88%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Allentown**$1,450$1,675
Bloomfield$925$1,263$1,545$2,748
Bluff*$1,498$1,878*
Carrick**$1,199$1,363
Central Business District$1,344$1,565$2,215*
Duquesne Heights*$975$1,325*
East Liberty*$1,139$1,472*
Friendship$1,972$2,025$3,013*
Highland Park**$1,600$1,650
Marshall-Shadeland*$1,300$1,510*
Mount Washington**$1,463$1,648
North Oakland$1,263$1,523$2,101*
Shadyside*$1,338$1,925$2,700
South Oakland*$1,300$1,625$2,270
South Side Flats*$1,295$1,620$1,900
South Side Slopes*$1,512$1,675$1,995
Squirrel Hill North$1,263$1,425$1,653$2,200

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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