Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pittsburgh rent stands today

    Pittsburgh, PA rent rose modestly 1.7% year over year to a current median of $1,525/month. Renters are paying $27 more per month than last year, with a 2.7% month-over-month rise showing recent upward momentum.

  • Pittsburgh is 21.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with a total of 1,111 rentals available in the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms $1,362/month, 2-bedrooms $1,585/month, 3-bedrooms $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,025/month. The 2-bedroom median of $1,585/month reflects a common choice among renters in Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Homewood North rents climbed 353.6% year over year to $2,495/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with South Shore where rents fell 61.9% to $1,475/month. New Homestead also saw a decline of 32.7% to $1,009/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Pittsburgh

$1,525/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,525 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $415 less per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pittsburgh

1,111

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pittsburgh rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in Pittsburgh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pittsburgh is $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,362

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,585

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,025

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 Pittsburgh, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pittsburgh and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pittsburgh

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,062
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh, PA is 44% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

Cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA

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 & Services6% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health4% lower
Housing7% lower
Transportation11% higher
Utilities21% higher

Discover rentals in Pittsburgh, PA

5623 Cox Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Place apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

5623 Cox Ave - Garage - Garage

5623 Cox Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Studio

0 baths

$250

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

4501 Peoples Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pittsburgh

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Pittsburgh, PA

4501 Peoples Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Studio

0 baths

$450

House for rent

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #1 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

Single Private Bedroom in Oakland

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

Siebert Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pittsburgh

4 beds

2.5 baths

$575

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pittsburgh rental market.

How much is rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,525 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pittsburgh?

Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Pittsburgh rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pittsburgh is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pittsburgh?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are Penn Hills ($1,175/mo), Mount Washington ($1,455/mo), and Squirrel Hill South ($1,495/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pittsburgh?

To comfortably afford rent in Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,590/month, both relatively stable year over 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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