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Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Central Oakland
$1,569/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Oakland is $1,569 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Oakland
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Oakland rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent prices in Central Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Rent prices in Central Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Oakland is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Oakland run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,312 |  5% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 12% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,220 | 3% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 12% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield | $1,502 | |
East Liberty | $1,350 | |
Shadyside | $1,799 | |
Southside Flats | $1,650 | |
Squirrel Hill North | $1,539 | |
Squirrel Hill South | $1,435 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 22% | - | |
Houses | $2,300 | 57% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,559 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,220
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
38%
Bloomfield
Average rent
$1,502
East Liberty
Average rent
$1,350
Shadyside
Average rent
$1,799
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,650
Squirrel Hill North
Average rent
$1,539
Squirrel Hill South
Average rent
$1,435
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
57%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,559
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Oakland, 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 Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Central Oakland and Bloomfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central Oakland
20%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.
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5h ago
Central Oakland townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
House for rent
12h ago
414 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3617 Dawson Street ##2A, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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Available Aug 1
1h ago
Verified
3812 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,015–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
352 Ermine Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
517 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,957
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3510 Louisa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
402 Atwood St #4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio
1 bath
$1,149
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
1h ago
Verified
3812 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,015–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3510 Louisa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,449
Apartment for rent
12h ago
414 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
19h ago
221 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3812 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,015–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Central Oakland townhouse for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
House for rent
12h ago
414 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
221 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Central Oakland rental market.
How much is rent in Central Oakland?
The average rent in Central Oakland is $1,569 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Oakland?
Average rent prices in Central Oakland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Central Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Oakland is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Oakland?
To comfortably afford rent in Central Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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).