Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkinsburg, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wilkinsburg
$1,150/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkinsburg is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkinsburg
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilkinsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilkinsburg, PA
Average rent prices in Wilkinsburg have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkinsburg run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,040 | 2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 5% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,889 | 4% | 70% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wilkinsburg | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,889
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
70%
Wilkinsburg
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
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
39%lower than the national median
42%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,169
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7%$1,125
25%$995
$950
2%$1,495
2%$1,197
20%$1,300
2%$1,160
Discover rentals in Wilkinsburg, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg
1441 Fairmont St #8, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg
1441 Fairmont St #7, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg
1441 Fairmont St #9, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg
1441 Fairmont St #2, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
1823 Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
423 Biddle Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
7449 Lighthouse Pt, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg
7457 Lighthouse Pt #7457, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
20h ago
Verified
425 Biddle Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
21h ago
Verified
720 West Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
21h ago
Verified
411 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
21h ago
Verified
201 Center Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
20h ago
Verified
425 Biddle Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
21h ago
Verified
720 West Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
21h ago
Verified
201 Center Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
21h ago
Verified
423 Biddle Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 16
1h ago
1025 Findley Dr W, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
1 bed
1 bath
$940
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
1507 Coal St, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilkinsburg
2022 Lindsay Rd #1, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
2 beds
0 baths
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $1,150 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkinsburg?
Average rent prices in Wilkinsburg have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Wilkinsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilkinsburg is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $46,000/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).