Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Squirrel Hill South

$1,475/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Squirrel Hill South is $1,475 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Squirrel Hill South

102

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Squirrel Hill South rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in Squirrel Hill South have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 South, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in Squirrel Hill South vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Squirrel Hill South is $1,460, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Squirrel Hill South run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,055

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,324

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,599

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,022

15%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,055

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,022

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in Squirrel Hill South and Central Oakland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Squirrel Hill South

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,559
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA is 5% lower than the median rent in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

5862 Forbes Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Squirrel Hill South apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

2 bed, 1 bath in Squirrel Hill

5862 Forbes Ave #23, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

6347-6349 Douglas St. - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

6347-6349 Douglas St.

6347 Douglas St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

2112 Murray Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Squirrel Hill South apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

$1,250 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill

2112 Murray Ave #B, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 14

5854 Forbes Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Squirrel Hill South apartment for rent in Pittsburgh

APARTMENT - Pittsburgh, PA

5854 Forbes Ave #11, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

2 beds

0 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

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

How much is rent in Squirrel Hill South?

The average rent in Squirrel Hill South is $1,475 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Squirrel Hill South?

Average rent prices in Squirrel Hill South have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

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

Rent in Squirrel Hill South is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Squirrel Hill South, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/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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