Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Median rent

Median rent in West Oakland

$1,575/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Oakland is $1,575 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$9.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Oakland

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Oakland rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Average rent prices in West Oakland have increased by 34% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Rent prices in West Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Oakland is $1,437, whereas a house costs $2,292. 1-bedroom apartments in West Oakland run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,405

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,375

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,007

No Change

20%

3 bedroom

$2,147

37%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,405

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,007

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Oakland and Bluff by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Oakland

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,710
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bluff, Pittsburgh, PA.

Discover rentals in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

147 Moultrie Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

147 Moultrie Street

147 Moultrie St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Jun 9

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Frequently asked questions for West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

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

How much is rent in West Oakland?

The average rent in West Oakland is $1,575 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Oakland?

Average rent prices in West Oakland have increased by 34% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does West Oakland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Oakland is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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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