Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pittsburgh rent stands today
Pittsburgh, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.3%, showing a recent upward move after a year near the peak of $1,575/month in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Pittsburgh sits 17.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering renters a mid-tier metro with a moderate inventory of 1,119 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Pittsburgh run around $1,246/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,545/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Pittsburgh
$1,575/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pittsburgh
1,119
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pittsburgh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have increased by 2% 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 $1,516, whereas a house costs $1,690. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh run $1,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,246 | 4% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,545 | 4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 20% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield | $1,550 | |
Downtown Pittsburgh | $1,600 | |
Mount Washington | $1,525 | |
North Oakland | $1,712 | |
Penn Hills | $1,325 | |
Shadyside | $1,900 | |
Southside Flats | $1,772 | |
Squirrel Hill South | $1,499 | |
Strip District | $2,157 | |
Terrace Village | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,516 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 10% | 27% | |
Houses | $1,690 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,554 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,246
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,772
Shadyside
Average rent
$1,900
Penn Hills
Average rent
$1,325
Bloomfield
Average rent
$1,550
Squirrel Hill South
Average rent
$1,499
North Oakland
Average rent
$1,712
Downtown Pittsburgh
Average rent
$1,600
Strip District
Average rent
$2,157
Terrace Village
Average rent
$1,595
Mount Washington
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,516
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,554
Last 30 days
No Change
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
17%lower than the national median
42%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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8%$1,295
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16%$1,300
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4%$1,125
5%$1,240
13%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 & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 17% higher |
Discover rentals in Pittsburgh, PA
5d+ ago
Lincoln Place apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
5623 Cox Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Studio
0 baths
$250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
2600 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Penn Hills apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
115 Burton Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
341 Orchard Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Lawrenceville house for rent in Pittsburgh
4037 Penn Ave #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Southside Flats apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
1819 Sarah St #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Lower Lawrenceville house for rent in Pittsburgh
272 39th St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Reserve Township townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh
144 Villa Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
22 Strayhorn Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,237–$2,958
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
840 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2120 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,534–$1,816
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Cowan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
2120 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,534–$1,816
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1411 W North Ave #NA, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Hilands Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
316 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$3,057
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
22 Strayhorn Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio
1 bath
$1,237–$1,347
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2120 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,534–$1,816
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
301 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,615
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
327 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
3 beds
2 baths
$2,490
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,575 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pittsburgh?
Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have increased by 2% 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 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pittsburgh?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are Penn Hills ($1,325/mo), Squirrel Hill South ($1,499/mo), and Mount Washington ($1,525/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pittsburgh?
To comfortably afford rent in Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pittsburgh?
March offers the best rental deals in Pittsburgh with the lowest prices of the year, running about 4% cheaper than October's peak rates. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting with lower overall demand.
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).