Last updated on August 24, 2026

Average rent in
Wilkinsburg, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilkinsburg

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilkinsburg is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilkinsburg

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilkinsburg rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wilkinsburg, PA

Average rent prices in Wilkinsburg have decreased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Wilkinsburg, PA

Rent prices in Wilkinsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilkinsburg is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkinsburg run $930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,040

17%

9%

1 bedroom

$912

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,730

4%

49%

4 bedroom

$2,250

9%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,730

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilkinsburg, 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 Wilkinsburg, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wilkinsburg and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wilkinsburg

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilkinsburg, PA is 5% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

Discover rentals in Wilkinsburg, PA

1441 Fairmont St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg

2 Bedroom Apartment in Wilkinsburg

1441 Fairmont St #7, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

1441 Fairmont St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg

2 Bedroom Apartment in Wilkinsburg

1441 Fairmont St #2, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

1441 Fairmont St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg

2 Bedroom Apartment in Wilkinsburg

1441 Fairmont St #9, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

304-314.5 Lenox Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

304-314.5 Lenox Ave

304-314.5 Lenox Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wilkinsburg, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilkinsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Wilkinsburg?

The average rent in Wilkinsburg is $1,100 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilkinsburg?

Average rent prices in Wilkinsburg have decreased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Wilkinsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilkinsburg is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilkinsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilkinsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wilkinsburg?

May offers the best rental deals in Wilkinsburg, with rents running about 7% lower than March, which sees the highest prices. November and December are also good months to search, with lower competition and demand.

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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