North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in North Shore Pittsburgh is $2,091, a 7.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,951.
One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,929, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,576 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: October 19, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,091 | 798 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,929 | 698 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,576 | 1,093 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA rent trends
Rental prices in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 7.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,951 to $2,091.
What's the typical rent budget in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA?
The largest share of rentals in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA?
7,144 or 51% of the households in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 6,889 or 49% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in North Shore Pittsburgh?
Brookline $1,222/month
Squirrel Hill North $1,336/month
Banksville $1,389/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,775/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in North Shore Pittsburgh?
North Oakland $2,115/month
Strip District $2,325/month
Central Oakland $2,704/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 | $2,704 |
| Strip District | $2,325 |
| North Oakland | $2,115 |
| Central Lawrenceville | $2,097 |
| North Shore Pittsburgh | $2,091 |
| Highland Park | $2,049 |
| Southside Flats | $2,041 |
| East Liberty | $2,034 |
| Lower Lawrenceville | $1,945 |
| Bloomfield | $1,941 |
| Troy Hill | $1,939 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | $1,814 |
| Shadyside | $1,769 |
| Mount Washington | $1,729 |
| Friendship | $1,726 |
| Squirrel Hill South | $1,515 |
| Crawford - Roberts | $1,476 |
| Banksville | $1,389 |
| Squirrel Hill North | $1,336 |
| Brookline | $1,222 |
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Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in North Shore Pittsburgh is 51% higher than in Banksville
$2,091
North Shore Pittsburgh rent is the same as Pittsburgh average
Average Rent
$2,091
$1,389
Banksville rent is 34% lower than Pittsburgh average
Average Rent
$1,389
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 North Shore 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.