Pittsburgh, PA Rent Trends

Rank #46, last updated July 8

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What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,265. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,275. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,800.

Studio

$1,265


1 bed

$1,275


2 beds

$1,450


3+ beds

$1,800

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 19 2024Aug 04 2024Sep 19 2024Nov 04 2024Dec 21 2024Feb 05 2025Mar 23 2025May 09 2025Jul 08 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 $500 to $2,500+.

$500 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,500

$2,500+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 700 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 735 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (33.52%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.48%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 29.59%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 24.4%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Beechview**$1,275$1,825
Carrick*$900$1,037$1,447
Central Business District$1,334$1,750$2,089*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,948$2,360*
Friendship$1,916$2,597$3,475*
Mount Washington$1,448$1,490$1,375$1,800
North Oakland$1,247$1,510$2,185*
Shadyside*$1,350$2,390*
South Side Flats*$1,200$1,578$1,950
South Side Slopes*$1,072*$1,799
Squirrel Hill North**$1,590$2,575
Upper Lawrenceville*$1,325$2,250*

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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