What is the average apartment size in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA?

The average size for a Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 966 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 Mount Washington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mount Washington is $1,662 per month, a 1.13% decrease from last year’s average of $1,681.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, studios rent for $1,356 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,436 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,987 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Mount Washington?

The typical apartment in Mount Washington offers about 966 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mount Washington?

Studio apartments in Mount Washington average 620 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 824 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,184 sq. ft.

Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mount Washington?

The typical rent budget in Mount Washington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, 54% of households rent while 46% 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 Mount Washington is $1,662, a 1.13% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,681.

Studio Apartments at $1,356 offer the most budget-friendly option with 620 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 824 square feet for $1,436, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,987 offer 1,184 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,662	966 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,356	620 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,436	824 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,987	1,184 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA have decreased by 1.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,681 to $1,662.

What's the typical rent budget in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA (56%) 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 Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA?

3,180 or 54% of the households in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 2,756 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Washington?

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 Mount Washington?

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 Mount Washington is 21% higher than in Banksville

$1,662

Mount Washington rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,662

$1,375

Banksville rent is 17% 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 Mount Washington 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.