Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburg, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Pittsburg

$862/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pittsburg is $862 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,082 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pittsburg

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburg run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$824

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$650

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$775

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$824

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$862
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,372
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburg, KS is 37% 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 & Services16% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health22% lower
Housing32% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Pittsburg, KS

Diamond Senior Apartments Pittsburg Kansas - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

20h ago

7.9

Very good

Crimson Villas

1904 S Rouse St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

2–3 beds

2 baths

$450–$500

Apartment for rent

2104 South Broadway Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

2104 South Broadway Street

2104 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

2 beds

1 bath

$630–$700

Apartment for rent

Brentwood Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h 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

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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 $862 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pittsburg?

Average rent prices in Pittsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,082 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 $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pittsburg average around $690/month and two-bedrooms approximately $760/month.

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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