Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

Prices and availability in Pittsburgh, PA were last updated on 8 Sep 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $3,841.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $4,290.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $5,814.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $995 and $4,790.

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 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.