Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Central Oakland

$1,709/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Oakland is $1,709 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $239 less per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Oakland

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Oakland rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Central Oakland have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,854, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Oakland run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,957.

Listings

Studio

$1,315

1%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,375

11%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,882

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,245

2%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,500

12%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,882

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$1,709
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 14% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

414 McKee Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

414 McKee Place

414 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$1,600

Apartment for rent

NBAC- Atwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

NBAC- Atwood St

221 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

The Oak-3508 Cable - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.6

Very good

The Oak-3508 Cable

3508 Cable Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,854

Apartment for rent

Dawson Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Dawson Manor

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 $1,709 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Oakland?

Average rent prices in Central Oakland have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Central Oakland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Oakland is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $239 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 $68,000/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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