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 $1,248. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,293. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,510. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,900.

Studio

$1,248


1 bed

$1,293


2 beds

$1,510


3+ beds

$1,900

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 $600 to $2,600+.

$600 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,600

$1,600 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 799 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (38.1%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.76%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 33.33%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 23.81%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Bloomfield*$1,238$1,698$2,045
Carrick*$865$1,250$1,398
Central Business District*$1,587$2,255*
Central Lawrenceville**$1,550$2,298
Central Oakland*$1,599$1,895$3,400
Friendship$1,394$1,295**
Mount Washington**$1,295$1,840
North Oakland$1,305$1,448**
Shadyside*$1,160$1,870$2,295
South Side Flats*$1,619$1,799$2,145
South Side Slopes**$1,350$1,600

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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