Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Wilkinsburg, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilkinsburg

$1,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilkinsburg is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilkinsburg

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,165, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkinsburg run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,401.

Listings

Studio

$895

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$950

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,258

5%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,700

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$1,995

8%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,258

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

34%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilkinsburg, PA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, PA.

Discover rentals in Wilkinsburg, PA

1400 Hill Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg

1400 Hill Avenue - 2

1400 Hill Avenue #2, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

3 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

304-314.5 Lenox Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

304-314.5 Lenox Ave

304-314.5 Lenox Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

734 Franklin Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilkinsburg

3 Bedroom Apartment in wilkinsburg

734 Franklin Ave #3, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

1567 Clark St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1567 Clark St.

1567 Clark St, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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 $1,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilkinsburg?

Average rent prices in Wilkinsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Wilkinsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilkinsburg is 38% 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Wilkinsburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 51% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 32%.

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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