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 $1,250. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,260. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,485. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,799.

Studio

$1,250


1 bed

$1,260


2 beds

$1,485


3+ beds

$1,799

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 06 2024Jul 20 2024Sep 03 2024Oct 19 2024Dec 04 2024Jan 19 2025Mar 06 2025Apr 21 2025Jun 21 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 710 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 (33.05%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.13%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 29%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 24.82%.

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
Bloomfield**$1,650$2,300
Brookline**$1,060$1,652
Carrick*$623$1,075$1,323
Central Business District$1,402$1,647$1,929*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,973$2,350*
Friendship*$2,595$3,622*
Mount Washington$1,452$1,495$1,300$1,799
North Oakland$1,250$1,475$2,018*
Shadyside*$1,340$2,498*
Sheraden**$1,125$1,273
South Oakland*$1,250*$1,750
South Side Flats*$1,210$1,600$1,950
Squirrel Hill North$1,206*$1,584$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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