Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton Heights

$1,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton Heights is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton Heights rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $962, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton Heights run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$825

18%

-

1 bedroom

$900

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,100

7%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,350

18%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,700

11%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

33%

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$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA is equal to the median rent in Avalon Bellevue Ben Avon, Bellevue, PA.

Discover rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

3148 McClure - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

3148 McClure

3148 Mcclure Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$850

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1316-1318 Woods Run Avenue

1316 Woods Run Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$900

dav1803 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

dav1803

1803 Davis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

2 beds

1 bath

$950

3518 Campus St #3520 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$975

Price drop

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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 $1,100 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton Heights?

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Brighton Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton Heights is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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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