Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,505. This is -21%, or $395, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,505

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,393

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,505. This is -21%, or $395, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
49%
33%
12%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Pittsburgh, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Pittsburgh, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,469. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA costs about $1,299 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,645. Houses for rent in Pittsburgh, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,647.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,299

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,575

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,395

1%

4%

Studio

$1,150

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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.

Compare rent prices in Pittsburgh, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Pittsburgh, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, PA.

Pittsburgh

Median rent price$1,505
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh, PA is 51% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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$1,175

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$1,260

increased by6%

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$1,100

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$1,622

increased by74%

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$1,100

decreased by89%

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$1,010

decreased by9%

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$1,100

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Cost of living in
Pittsburgh, PA

The overall cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA is 2% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

5% lower

Transportation

7% higher

Utilities

20% higher

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$500

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4d ago

7.8

Very good

Pitt University Off Campus Housing

237 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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7.8

Very good

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2600 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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3 baths

$600

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Available Jan 14

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7232 Upland St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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