Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

Prices and availability in Pittsburgh, PA were last updated on 22 Oct 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $80 and $3,319.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $600 and $4,615.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $600 and $5,778.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $995 and $5,466.

In Pittsburgh 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of Pittsburgh's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Pittsburgh is 40 years old, with 40% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 49% are garden-style apartment communities, 41% are mid-sized buildings, and 26% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.