Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Pittsburgh
$1,622/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,622 per month as of November 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $278 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Pittsburgh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Average rent prices in Downtown Pittsburgh have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Rent prices in Downtown Pittsburgh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,597, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh run $1,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,777.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,443 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,349 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,490 | No Change | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 30% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allentown | $1,550 | |
Lower Lawrenceville | $1,858 | |
Mount Washington | $1,525 | |
Southside Flats | $1,753 | |
Southside Slopes | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,597 | 2% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,495 | 15% | 14% | |
Houses | $1,425 | No Change | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,443
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
11%
Allentown
Average rent
$1,550
Lower Lawrenceville
Average rent
$1,858
Mount Washington
Average rent
$1,525
Southside Flats
Average rent
$1,753
Southside Slopes
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Pittsburgh, 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 Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Pittsburgh and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Pittsburgh
15%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA is 5% higher than the median rent in Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
3d ago
615 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,187–$1,767
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
316 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,217–$2,957
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
800 Penn Avenue ##703, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
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 Oct 5
1h ago
300 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,323–$3,373
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
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Downtown Pittsburgh condo for rent in Pittsburgh
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
100 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$4,000
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
222 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,691–$2,040
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pittsburgh apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
2501 LIBERTY AVENUEAPT 2-B #2B, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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 Jul 6
7m ago
625 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,503–$2,872
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
2d ago
222 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,691–$2,040
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$3,073
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
316 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,217–$2,957
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$3,073
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7m ago
625 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,503–$2,872
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
615 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,187–$1,767
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
909 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$1,850
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
625 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,112
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Pittsburgh apartment for rent in Pittsburgh
211 Fort Pitt Blvd #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio
0.5 baths
$1,700
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 Nov 29
2d ago
Verified
316 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Studio
1 bath
$1,217–$1,733
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
800 Penn Avenue ##703, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
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 Oct 5
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Pittsburgh rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,622 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Pittsburgh?
Average rent prices in Downtown Pittsburgh have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Downtown Pittsburgh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $278 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Pittsburgh?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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).