Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,573. This is -19%, or $372, lower than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,573

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,145

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,573. This is -19%, or $372, lower than the national average.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
46%
33%
12%
7%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA costs about $1,300 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

$1,297

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,537

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,572

7%

6%

Studio

$1,263

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,263

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

7%

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$1,573
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$980
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh, PA is 61% 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

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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$1,322

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$1,090

increased by13%

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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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Studio

0 baths

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5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

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2600 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

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1 bed

1 bath

$645

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4 beds

3 baths

$725

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23h ago

7.7

Very good

2017-2031 DE RUAD ST

Old Kirkpatrick St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

1–3 beds

1 bath

$795–$995

Apartment for rent

2200 Milligan Avenue Rear - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

2200 Milligan Avenue Rear

2200 Milligan Ave Rear, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1241 Mutual Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1241 Mutual Street

1241 Mutual St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$845

Apartment for rent

341 Orchard Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

341 Orchard Place

341 Orchard Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$800

Apartment for rent