Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburg, KS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pittsburg rent stands today

    Pittsburg, KS rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $825/month. Renters are paying $64 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 3.0% from last month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Pittsburg's median rent of $825/month is 57.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Pittsburg as a market with relatively lower rents for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Pittsburg run at a median of $889/month, 1-bedrooms at $650/month, 2-bedrooms at $788/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,350/month. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses in Pittsburg rent for a median of $1,135/month while apartments rent for $750/month. This reflects distinct price tiers between property types in the local market.

Median rent

Median rent in Pittsburg

$825/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pittsburg is $825 per month as of May 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,125 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pittsburg

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pittsburg rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 3% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,135. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburg run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$889

No Change

26%

1 bedroom

$650

2%

19%

2 bedroom

$787

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,350

4%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$889

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

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$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburg, KS is 45% 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 & Services18% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health23% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation17% lower
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Pittsburg, KS

Diamond Senior Apartments Pittsburg Kansas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Diamond Senior Apartments Pittsburg Kansas

700 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

1 bed

1 bath

$340–$897

Apartment for rent

Crimson Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Crimson Villas

1904 S Rouse St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$450–$825

Apartment for rent

Brentwood Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Brentwood Pointe Apartments

503 W Ford St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$654–$815

Apartment for rent

Summerfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Summerfield Apartments

2609 Springdale St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$660–$825

Apartment for rent

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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 $825 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pittsburg?

Average rent prices in Pittsburg have decreased by 3% 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 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 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?

Pittsburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $720 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $760 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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