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 $1,207. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,300. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,745.

Studio

$1,207


1 bed

$1,300


2 beds

$1,450


3+ beds

$1,745

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 $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 836 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 850 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (36.38%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.66%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 31.72%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 27.24%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Bloomfield*$1,200$1,399$1,745
Brookline**$1,249$1,500
Carrick**$1,150$1,598
Central Business District*$1,597$1,995*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,410$1,695*
Friendship$1,992$2,450**
Marshall-Shadeland*$1,423$1,313*
Mount Washington*$1,193$1,409$1,775
Shadyside*$1,275$1,550$2,900
South Side Flats*$1,535$1,922$1,720
South Side Slopes**$1,420$1,743
Upper Lawrenceville*$1,335$1,525*

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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