Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburg, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Pittsburg

$835/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pittsburg is $835 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,064 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pittsburg

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pittsburg rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pittsburg, KS

Average rent prices in Pittsburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Pittsburg, KS

Rent prices in Pittsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pittsburg is $795, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburg run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$849

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$650

7%

17%

2 bedroom

$800

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,150

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,100

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$849

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pittsburg, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Pittsburg, KS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pittsburg and Carl Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pittsburg

Median rent price$835
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburg, KS is 40% lower than the median rent in Carl Junction, MO.

Cost of living in Pittsburg, KS

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services15% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health21% lower
Housing32% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Pittsburg, KS

Diamond Senior Apartments Pittsburg Kansas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

Diamond Senior Apartments Pittsburg Kansas

700 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

1 bed

1 bath

$340

Crimson Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.5

Very good

Crimson Villas

1904 S Rouse St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$450–$825

2104 South Broadway Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2104 South Broadway Street

2104 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

2 beds

1 bath

$630–$700

Brentwood Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Brentwood Pointe Apartments

503 W Ford St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$654–$815

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Frequently asked questions for Pittsburg, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Pittsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Pittsburg?

The average rent in Pittsburg is $835 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pittsburg?

Average rent prices in Pittsburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Pittsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pittsburg is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,064 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pittsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Pittsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pittsburg?

January offers the lowest rents in Pittsburg, running about 5% below December prices, which sees the highest rent of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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