Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Central Oakland
$2,535/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Oakland is $2,535 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $635 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Oakland
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Oakland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent prices in Central Oakland have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Oakland run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,483 | 70% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,469 | 25% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,819 | 5% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 21% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 8% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield | $1,450 | |
East Liberty | $1,450 | |
Shadyside | $1,864 | |
Southside Flats | $1,685 | |
Squirrel Hill North | $1,637 | |
Squirrel Hill South | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 32% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 22% | - | |
Houses | $2,700 | 77% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,564 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,483
Last 30 days
70%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,819
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
24%
Bloomfield
Average rent
$1,450
East Liberty
Average rent
$1,450
Shadyside
Average rent
$1,864
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,685
Squirrel Hill North
Average rent
$1,637
Squirrel Hill South
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
32%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
77%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,564
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
33%higher than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 75% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Discover rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
5d+ ago
3617 Dawson Street ##2A, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
3506 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,254–$2,559
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
403 Oakland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3429 Dawson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
405 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3812 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
327 Meyran Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$2,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
221 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
405 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
403 Oakland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$3,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3506 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,254–$2,559
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
4d ago
416 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3617 Dawson Street ##2A, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $2,535 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Oakland?
Average rent prices in Central Oakland have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Central Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Oakland is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 more 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 $101,000/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).