Pittsburgh, PA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,187. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,335. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,539. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,795.

Studio

$1,187


1 bed

$1,335


2 beds

$1,539


3+ beds

$1,795

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

Jul 18 2024Sep 01 2024Oct 17 2024Dec 02 2024Jan 17 2025Mar 04 2025Apr 19 2025Jun 03 2025Aug 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 $600 to $2,600+.

$600 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,600

$1,600 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size of a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 811 square feet, while the median apartment size for Pittsburgh, PA is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Pittsburgh, PA (33.63%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (9.63%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 32.22%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 24.52%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Carrick*$899$1,195$1,499
Central Business District*$1,559$1,985*
Central Lawrenceville*$1,473$2,388*
Friendship*$2,592$2,893*
Mount Washington*$895$1,425$1,800
North Oakland$1,223$1,475$1,925*
Shadyside*$1,195$1,650*
South Side Flats*$1,012$1,395$1,825

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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