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 $1,300. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,250. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,797.

Studio

$1,300


1 bed

$1,250


2 beds

$1,450


3+ beds

$1,797

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

Jun 02 2024Jul 16 2024Aug 30 2024Oct 15 2024Nov 30 2024Jan 15 2025Mar 02 2025Apr 17 2025Jun 17 2025$950$1,200$1,450$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh

The monthly rent for apartments in Pittsburgh, PA ranges from $300 to $2,700+.

$300 - $900

$900 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,700

$2,700+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 714 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 750 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (37.04%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.35%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 28.81%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 28.81%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Beechview**$1,285$1,695
Brookline**$1,053$1,595
Carrick*$795$1,250$1,395
Central Business District$1,402$1,650$1,963*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,973$2,388*
Friendship$1,980$2,597$3,538*
Mount Washington$1,452$1,490$1,399$1,799
Shadyside*$1,343$2,401*
South Oakland*$1,250*$1,875
South Side Flats*$1,175$1,625$1,998
Squirrel Hill North**$1,515$2,300

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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