Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton Heights

$1,275/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton Heights is $1,275 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $674 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton Heights

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $1,512. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton Heights run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$825

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$995

10%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,499

54%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,272

31%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$825

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

54%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

57%

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$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA is 16% 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

1d 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

3863 Brighton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

3BR/1.0BA

3863 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

3620 Grenada St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Heights house for rent in Pittsburgh

4 beds

2 baths

$1,795

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 $1,275 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton Heights?

Average rent prices in Brighton Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Brighton Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton Heights is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $674 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 $51,000/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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