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 $1,142. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,317. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,495. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,795.

Studio

$1,142


1 bed

$1,317


2 beds

$1,495


3+ beds

$1,795

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 737 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 700 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (34.74%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (6.46%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 30.75%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 28.05%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Allentown**$1,499$1,650
Bloomfield*$1,295$1,595$2,188
Carrick**$1,199$1,395
Central Business District*$1,630$2,450*
Central Lawrenceville**$2,195$2,398
Central Oakland*$1,003$1,568$2,538
East Liberty*$1,214$1,434*
Friendship*$2,225$2,932*
Mount Washington$1,228$1,195$1,350$1,500
Shadyside*$1,437$1,695$3,300
South Side Flats*$1,048$1,560$2,295
South Side Slopes**$1,350$1,595
Squirrel Hill North*$1,251$1,575$2,304
Strip District$1,820$1,925$2,525*

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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