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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Central Oakland
$2,100/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Oakland is $2,100 per month as of November 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Oakland
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,142, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Oakland run $1,142 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,171 |  16% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 23% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,764 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,542 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield | $1,585 | |
East Liberty | $1,365 | |
Shadyside | $1,895 | |
Southside Flats | $1,753 | |
Squirrel Hill North | $1,937 | |
Squirrel Hill South | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,142 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,175 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,895 | 68% | 16% | |
Rooms | $1,566 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,171
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,764
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,542
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Bloomfield
Average rent
$1,585
East Liberty
Average rent
$1,365
Shadyside
Average rent
$1,895
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,753
Squirrel Hill North
Average rent
$1,937
Squirrel Hill South
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$2,142
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,175
Houses
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
68%
Last year
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,566
Last 30 days
No Change
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
11%higher than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 32% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Discover rentals in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
4d ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,460
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,460
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
1 bath
$1,470
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3530 Louisa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,290
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3510 Louisa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3429 Dawson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
1 bed
1 bath
$1,185
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3408 Parkview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio
1 bath
$705
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
515 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
308 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,247–$3,446
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3812 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
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Apartment for rent
1d ago
3408 Parkview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio
1 bath
$705
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
415 Mckee Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
3617 Dawson Street ##2A, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
221 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3808 Pier St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$965–$1,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
304 Meyran Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,100 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Oakland?
Average rent prices in Central Oakland have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Central Oakland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Oakland is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $84,000/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).