Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,500. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,491

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,500. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
50%
33%
11%
4%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA costs about $1,349 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Pittsburgh, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,530

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,399

No Change

6%

Studio

$1,149

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh, PA is 37% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$935

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$995

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$1,040

decreased by3%

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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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249 N Dithridge St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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1 bath

$695

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$700

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5d+ ago

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3101 Kennett Sq #NA, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

4 beds

3 baths

$725

House for rent

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2d ago

8.5

Very good

1241 Mutual Street

1241 Mutual Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$845

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