Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Oakland

$1,650/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Oakland is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Oakland

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Oakland 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 South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in South Oakland have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Oakland run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

37%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,450

3%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

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$1,312
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 26% higher than the median rent in Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

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

21 Hodge St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

21 Hodge St #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

3211 Juliet St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Oakland apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

Apartment - Oakland, PA

3211 Juliet St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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

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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 June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Oakland?

Average rent prices in South Oakland have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $300 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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