Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Oakland

$1,650/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Oakland is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $295 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Oakland

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Oakland rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in South Oakland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in South Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Oakland is $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in South Oakland run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

8%

-

1 bedroom

$1,633

9%

52%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,015

2%

38%

4 bedroom

$2,300

6%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,633

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in South Oakland and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Oakland

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 32% higher than the median rent in Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #5 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

Single Private Bedroom in Oakland

3202 Joe Hammer Sq #5, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

3101 Kennett Sq #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland house for rent in Pittsburgh

3101 Kennett Sq #NA, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

4 beds

3 baths

$725

House for rent

Available Sep 1

53 Bates St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

4BR/2.0BA

53 Bates St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

4 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

3202 Joe Hammer Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland house for rent in Pittsburgh

Large 5 Bedroom Home in Oakland - Available Summer 2026!

3202 Joe Hammer Sq, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

5 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Available Aug 21

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Frequently asked questions for South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Oakland rental market.

How much is rent in South Oakland?

The average rent in South Oakland is $1,650 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Oakland?

Average rent prices in South Oakland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does South Oakland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Oakland is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Oakland?

To comfortably afford rent in South Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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