Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

Prices and availability in Pittsburgh, PA were last updated on 6 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Pittsburgh, PA are: Bakery Living, The Commonwealth Building, Hot Metal Flats, Walnut on Highland and Walnut Towers at Frick Park.

The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,570.

The price range for a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $80 and $3,361.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $600 and $4,092.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $600 and $5,814.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $995 and $5,384.

In Pittsburgh, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 21% of Pittsburgh's rentals, 62% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Pittsburgh are about 40 years old, on average. Of these, 40% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 7 stories. About 49% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 41% are mid-rises, and 26% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Pittsburgh are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.