Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Squirrel Hill North

$1,699/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Squirrel Hill North is $1,699 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $226 less per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Squirrel Hill North

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Squirrel Hill North rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Squirrel Hill North have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in Squirrel Hill North vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Squirrel Hill North is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Squirrel Hill North run $1,435 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,149

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,435

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,750

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,095

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,100

12%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Squirrel Hill North and Bloomfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Squirrel Hill North

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by12%

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 Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA is 14% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

5626 Wilkins Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

$1,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

6539 Northumberland St #FL2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Squirrel Hill North apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

Large two bedroom apartment in Squirrel Hill

6539 Northumberland St #FL2, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

6535 Northumberland St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Squirrel Hill North apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

2 Bedroom 1 Bath, Squirrel Hill - August

6535 Northumberland St #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

5506 Fifth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

5506 Fifth Avenue

5506 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Squirrel Hill North rental market.

How much is rent in Squirrel Hill North?

The average rent in Squirrel Hill North is $1,699 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Squirrel Hill North?

Average rent prices in Squirrel Hill North have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Squirrel Hill North rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Squirrel Hill North is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $226 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Squirrel Hill North?

To comfortably afford rent in Squirrel Hill North, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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