Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

Prices and availability in Pittsburgh, PA were last updated on 14 Jun 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $4,130.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $4,471.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $50 and $6,191.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is between $558 and $7,176.

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 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.