What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

The average size for a Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 819 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,856 per month, a 4.41% increase from last year’s average of $1,778.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh?

In Downtown Pittsburgh, studios rent for $1,422 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,647 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,268 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,339 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The typical apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh offers about 819 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Studio apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh average 512 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 736 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,113 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,765 sq. ft.

Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pittsburgh?

In Downtown Pittsburgh, 83% of households rent while 17% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,856, a 4.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,778.

Studio Apartments at $1,422 offer the most budget-friendly option with 512 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,647, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,268 offer 1,113 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,765 sq ft) for $3,339, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,856	819 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,422	512 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,647	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,268	1,113 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,339	1,765 sq. ft.

Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 4.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,778 to $1,856.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

1,907 or 83% of the households in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 381 or 17% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Brookline $1,231/month

Squirrel Hill North $1,338/month

Banksville $1,375/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,796/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Pittsburgh?

North Oakland $2,140/month

Strip District $2,402/month

Central Oakland $2,773/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Central Oakland	$2,773
Strip District	$2,402
North Oakland	$2,140
Highland Park	$2,084
Central Lawrenceville	$2,079
North Shore Pittsburgh	$2,074
Southside Flats	$2,061
East Liberty	$2,047
Bloomfield	$1,950
Troy Hill	$1,912
Lower Lawrenceville	$1,899
Downtown Pittsburgh	$1,856
Shadyside	$1,804
Mount Washington	$1,662
Squirrel Hill South	$1,528
Crawford - Roberts	$1,510
Banksville	$1,375
Squirrel Hill North	$1,338
Brookline	$1,231

Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is 35% higher than in Banksville

$1,856

Downtown Pittsburgh rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,856

$1,375

Banksville rent is 26% lower than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,375

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Pittsburgh apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.