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What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,195. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,275. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,813.

Studio

$1,195


1 bed

$1,275


2 beds

$1,450


3+ beds

$1,813

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Pittsburgh

Apr 17 2024Jun 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Mar 01 2025May 04 2025$950$1,200$1,450$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh

The monthly rent for apartments in Pittsburgh, PA ranges from $500 to $2,500+.

$500 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,500

$2,500+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 620 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 619 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (32.32%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (14.14%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.76%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 21.77%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Allentown**$1,399$1,625
Beechview**$1,095$1,750
Bloomfield$905$1,185*$1,799
Carrick*$899$1,041$1,524
Central Business District$1,335$1,542$2,089*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,995$2,100*
East Liberty*$1,187$1,575*
Friendship$1,994$2,306$3,439*
Mount Washington$1,452$1,195$1,325$1,700
North Oakland$1,263$1,408$2,010*
Shadyside$1,195$1,401$1,920*
South Oakland**$1,045$2,000
South Side Flats*$1,150$1,475$2,200
South Side Slopes*$1,100$1,650$2,000
Squirrel Hill North$1,209$1,170$1,450$2,850

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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