Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Shadyside

$1,512/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shadyside is $1,512 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $412 less per month.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shadyside

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shadyside rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Shadyside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in Shadyside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shadyside is $1,350, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Shadyside run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

2%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,330

6%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,737

11%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,670

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

44%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Shadyside and Bloomfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shadyside

Median rent price$1,512
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA is 1% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Amberson Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Amberson Plaza Apartments

5030 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,485

Apartment for rent

5518 Ellsworth Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Shadyside apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

2 bed, 1 bath in Shadyside

5518 Ellsworth Ave #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

Ivy street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Ivy street

514 Ivy Street ###3, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

2 beds

0 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

332 Lehigh Ave #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,525

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

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Frequently asked questions for Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shadyside rental market.

How much is rent in Shadyside?

The average rent in Shadyside is $1,512 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shadyside?

Average rent prices in Shadyside have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Shadyside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shadyside is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shadyside?

To comfortably afford rent in Shadyside, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/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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