Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton Heights

$975/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton Heights is $975 per month as of November 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton Heights

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton Heights rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in Brighton Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brighton Heights is $900, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton Heights run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $970.

Listings

Studio

$825

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$897

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,667

14%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$825

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,667

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

Avalon Bellevue Ben Avon

Average rent

$1,070

Mckees Rocks

Average rent

$1,000

Central Northside

Average rent

$1,447

Manchester

Average rent

$1,800

Marshall Shadeland

Average rent

$1,350

Perry North

Average rent

$1,275

Apartments

Average rent

$900

Last year

24%

Condos

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

10%

Houses

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brighton Heights, 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 Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Brighton Heights and Avalon Bellevue Ben Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brighton Heights

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,070
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA is 9% lower than the median rent in Avalon Bellevue Ben Avon, Bellevue, PA.

Discover rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

22m ago

8.3

Very good

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue

1316 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3518 Campus St #3520 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1146 Woods Run Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3805-7 California Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3805-7 California Ave

3805 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3236 Richardson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights house for rent in Pittsburgh

Near north shore

3236 Richardson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1709 Termon Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1709 Termon Avenue

1709 Termon Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1306 Complete St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights condo for rent in Pittsburgh

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4081-4087 Brandon Rd - (06261) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

4081-4087 Brandon Rd - (06261)

4081 Brandon Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$1,045

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1709 Termon Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1709 Termon Avenue

1709 Termon Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3254 Bainton St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

3254 Bainton St #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

4 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3254 Bainton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

3254 Bainton St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1306 Complete St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights condo for rent in Pittsburgh

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3805-7 California Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3805-7 California Ave

3805 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1306 Complete St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights condo for rent in Pittsburgh

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1146 Woods Run Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4075 Brandon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

1BR/1.0BA

4075 Brandon Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

22m ago

8.3

Very good

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue

1316 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3254 Bainton St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

3254 Bainton St #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

4 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4075 Brandon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

1BR/1.0BA

4075 Brandon Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
509 Wabana St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Brighton Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Brighton Heights?

The average rent in Brighton Heights is $975 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton Heights?

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Brighton Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton Heights is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brighton Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Brighton Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).