Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,505

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,214

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
48%
32%
12%
6%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA costs about $1,255 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 $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,255

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,550

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,499

1%

No Change

Studio

$1,185

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

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.

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$999
decreased by47%

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

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$1,622

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$1,215

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$1,049

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$1,095

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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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1 bed

1 bath

$600

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5d+ 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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5d+ ago

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7232 Upland Street #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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5d+ ago

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132 Parkfield St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

1 bed

1 bath

$645

Apartment for rent

7367 Denniston - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

7367 Denniston

7367 Denniston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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