Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton Heights

$1,300/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton Heights is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton Heights rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,460. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton Heights run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$812

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$944

10%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,295

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,495

16%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,800

13%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$812

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$944

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

52%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA is 21% higher 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

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue

1316 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1502 Davis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights house for rent in Pittsburgh

1502 Davis ave

1502 Davis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

House for rent

3805-7 California Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3805-7 California Ave

3805 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,395

Apartment for rent

3620 Grenada St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Brighton Heights house for rent in Pittsburgh

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,595

$1,495

Price drop

House for rent

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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 $1,300 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton Heights?

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Brighton Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton Heights is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/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).

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