Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pittsburgh rent stands today

    Pittsburgh, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Month over month rent softened by 0.7%.

  • Pittsburgh is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering renters a more accessible market with 1,064 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pittsburgh rent for $1,225/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,348/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,497/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Pittsburgh

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pittsburgh

1,064

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,518.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,347

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,497

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh, PA is 40% 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

4501 Peoples Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pittsburgh

ResidentialLease, Pittsburgh, PA

4501 Peoples Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Studio

0 baths

$450

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

Single Private Bedroom in Oakland

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1 bed

1 bath

$500

7232 Upland St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Homewood North apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pittsburgh?

Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pittsburgh?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are Penn Hills ($1,239/mo), Bloomfield ($1,450/mo), and Squirrel Hill South ($1,475/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pittsburgh?

To comfortably afford rent in Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

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