Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 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 $1,500/month. Month to month, rent cooled by 3.2%, showing a recent pullback in prices across the city.
Compared to national trends
Pittsburgh sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,327 total rentals providing a moderate inventory for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Pittsburgh run around $1,159/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,582/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,098/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Shore rents fell 62.4% year over year to $1,457/month across 21 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide flat trend. Strip District rents rose 21.9% to $2,090/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Pittsburgh.
Median rent
Median rent in Pittsburgh
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pittsburgh
1,327
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pittsburgh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have decreased by 3% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,690. 1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,159 |  1% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,582 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,097 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield | $1,495 | |
Downtown Pittsburgh | $1,753 | |
Mount Washington | $1,455 | |
North Oakland | $1,242 | |
Penn Hills | $1,295 | |
Shadyside | $1,781 | |
Southside Flats | $1,600 | |
Squirrel Hill North | $1,650 | |
Squirrel Hill South | $1,450 | |
Strip District | $2,090 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,690 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,549 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,582
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Shadyside
Average rent
$1,781
Squirrel Hill South
Average rent
$1,450
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,600
Downtown Pittsburgh
Average rent
$1,753
Penn Hills
Average rent
$1,295
Bloomfield
Average rent
$1,495
Squirrel Hill North
Average rent
$1,650
North Oakland
Average rent
$1,242
Mount Washington
Average rent
$1,455
Strip District
Average rent
$2,090
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
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.
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
23%lower than the national median
45%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,084
5%$1,200
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18%$1,265
6%$1,195
15%$1,125
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21%$1,353
92%$972
87%$1,087
8%$1,200
6%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 | 4% lower |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 11% higher |
| Utilities | 21% 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
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pittsburgh
4501 Peoples Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Studio
0 baths
$450
House for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
1317 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
1 bed
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2600 Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside Flats apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
1819 Sarah St #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Central Lawrenceville house for rent in Pittsburgh
4037 Penn Ave #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jun 22
24m ago
300 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$5,997
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 29
5d+ ago
Reserve Township townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh
144 Villa Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,650
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
840 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Cowan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
1800 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
840 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5704 Darlington, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
6350 Forward Ave #25, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
5326 5326 / 5336 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499–$1,549
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5520 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,690
Apartment for rent
15h ago
300 300 - 302 West Sycamore Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
1 bed
1 bath
$975
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 $1,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pittsburgh?
Average rent prices in Pittsburgh have decreased by 3% 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 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pittsburgh?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are North Oakland ($1,242/mo), Penn Hills ($1,295/mo), and Squirrel Hill South ($1,450/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?
Pittsburgh's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across Pennsylvania's largest city for these popular apartment sizes.
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).