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Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?

The average rent for an apartment in Pittsburgh is $1,531. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated July 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,531 811 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Pittsburgh?

The average size for a Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 811 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.

Pittsburgh, PA apartment rent ranges

Pittsburgh, PA Occupied Housing Units

72,520 or 53% of the households in Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 65,227 or 47% are owner-occupied.

Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

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Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA By Neighborhood

East Liberty
$2,066
Highland Park
$2,066
Larimer
$2,066
Morningside
$2,066
Homewood West
$2,058
Stanton Heights
$2,044
Lincoln - Lemington - Belmar
$2,042
Garfield
$2,017
Mount Washington
$1,984
Downtown Pittsburgh
$1,966
Strip District
$1,961
Central Lawrenceville
$1,898
Lower Lawrenceville
$1,898
Upper Lawrenceville
$1,898
Friendship
$1,887
Allentown
$1,860
Southside Flats
$1,860
Southside Slopes
$1,860
Bedford Dwellings
$1,840
Bluff
$1,840
Crawford - Roberts
$1,840
Middle Hill
$1,840
South Shore Pittsburgh
$1,840
Shadyside
$1,820
Polish Hill
$1,793
South Oakland
$1,786
Terrace Village
$1,786
Upper Hill
$1,786
West Oakland
$1,786
New Homestead
$1,770
Central Oakland
$1,751
North Oakland
$1,751
Bloomfield
$1,751
Point Breeze
$1,656
Squirrel Hill North
$1,650
Allegheny Center
$1,547
Allegheny West
$1,547
Brighton Heights
$1,547
California - Kirkbride
$1,547
Central Northside Pittsburgh
$1,547
Chateau
$1,547
East Allegheny
$1,547
North Shore Pittsburgh
$1,547
Spring Garden
$1,547
Spring Hill - City View
$1,547
Troy Hill
$1,547
Fineview
$1,521
Marshall - Shadeland
$1,521
Northview Heights
$1,521
Summer Hill
$1,521
Esplen
$1,487
Greenfield
$1,480
Hazelwood
$1,480
Squirrel Hill South
$1,480
Homewood South
$1,369
Point Breeze North
$1,369
Swisshelm Park
$1,353
Fairywood
$1,350
Oakwood
$1,350
East Carnegie
$1,339
Duquesne Heights
$1,298
Crafton Heights
$1,297
Westwood
$1,297
Elliott
$1,248
Ridgemont
$1,248
West End Pittsburgh
$1,248
Banksville
$1,242
Hays
$1,130
Homewood North
$1,091
East Hills
$1,086
Regent Square
$1,053
Glen Hazel
$1,020
Lincoln Place
$1,020
Beechview
$981
Bon Air
$978
Brookline
$978
Overbrook
$931
Carrick
$824
Perry North
$728
Perry South
$728
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Neighborhood Average Rent
East Liberty $2,066
Highland Park $2,066
Larimer $2,066
Morningside $2,066
Homewood West $2,058
Stanton Heights $2,044
Lincoln - Lemington - Belmar $2,042
Garfield $2,017
Mount Washington $1,984
Downtown Pittsburgh $1,966
Strip District $1,961
Central Lawrenceville $1,898
Lower Lawrenceville $1,898
Upper Lawrenceville $1,898
Friendship $1,887
Allentown $1,860
Southside Flats $1,860
Southside Slopes $1,860
Bedford Dwellings $1,840
Bluff $1,840
Crawford - Roberts $1,840
Middle Hill $1,840
South Shore Pittsburgh $1,840
Shadyside $1,820
Polish Hill $1,793
South Oakland $1,786
Terrace Village $1,786
Upper Hill $1,786
West Oakland $1,786
New Homestead $1,770
Central Oakland $1,751
North Oakland $1,751
Bloomfield $1,751
Point Breeze $1,656
Squirrel Hill North $1,650
Allegheny Center $1,547
Allegheny West $1,547
Brighton Heights $1,547
California - Kirkbride $1,547
Central Northside Pittsburgh $1,547
Chateau $1,547
East Allegheny $1,547
North Shore Pittsburgh $1,547
Spring Garden $1,547
Spring Hill - City View $1,547
Troy Hill $1,547
Fineview $1,521
Marshall - Shadeland $1,521
Northview Heights $1,521
Summer Hill $1,521
Esplen $1,487
Greenfield $1,480
Hazelwood $1,480
Squirrel Hill South $1,480
Homewood South $1,369
Point Breeze North $1,369
Swisshelm Park $1,353
Fairywood $1,350
Oakwood $1,350
East Carnegie $1,339
Duquesne Heights $1,298
Crafton Heights $1,297
Westwood $1,297
Elliott $1,248
Ridgemont $1,248
West End Pittsburgh $1,248
Banksville $1,242
Hays $1,130
Homewood North $1,091
East Hills $1,086
Regent Square $1,053
Glen Hazel $1,020
Lincoln Place $1,020
Beechview $981
Bon Air $978
Brookline $978
Overbrook $931
Carrick $824
Perry North $728
Perry South $728
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are Perry North, where the average rent goes for $728/month, Perry South, where renters pay $728/mo on average, and Carrick, where the average rent goes for $824/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Overbrook ($931), Bon Air ($978), and Brookline ($978), where the asking prices are below the average Pittsburgh rent of $1,531/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are Highland Park ($2,066), Larimer ($2,066) and Morningside ($2,066).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

The most popular neighborhood in Pittsburgh is Downtown Pittsburgh, where there are 12 listings with an average rent of $1,966. Next up is Shadyside, where apartments go for $1,820/month, followed by East Liberty with $2,066 If you’re looking to rent in Pittsburgh’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Squirrel Hill South, where renters pay $1,480 on average, and Southside Flats, where the average monthly rent is $1,860.

Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Allegheny Center is the same as in Allegheny West

$1,547

Allegheny Center rent is 1% higher than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,547
$1,547

Allegheny West rent is 1% higher than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,547

How Pittsburgh Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Philadelphia $1,925
Pittsburgh $1,531
Lehigh Valley $1,634
Harrisburg $1,309
State College $1,925
Allentown $1,546
Mechanicsburg $1,394
Camp Hill $1,361
Bethlehem $1,797
Norristown $1,696
York $1,448
McKeesport $947
Bethel Park $1,235
Murrysville $1,135

What is the average price for a storage unit in Pittsburgh?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Pittsburgh is $138.81. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Pittsburgh

Aerial View of Bakery Living Blue at Bakery Living, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Today

Bakery Living

6454 Living Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
16 Units available
Studio $1,985+
1 BED $2,185+
2 BEDS $2,430+
a kitchen with wood cabinetry and white walls at The Washington at Chatham, Pittsburgh
1 day ago

The Washington At Chatham

112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
12 Units available
Studio $1,810+
1 BED $1,685+
2 BEDS $2,460+
an open living room and dining room with a view of the city
Today

Walnut On Highland

121 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
11 Units available
Studio $1,850+
1 BED $1,900+
2+ BEDS Ask for Pricing
Living Room with a View at Walnut Towers at Frick Park, Pittsburgh PA
1 day ago

Walnut Towers At Frick Park

7070 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
4 Units available
1 BED $1,435+
2 BEDS $1,640+
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