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

The average size for a Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 944 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Mount Washington is $1,624 per month, a 5.22% decrease from last years average of $1,713.

What is the average apartment size in Mount Washington?

The typical apartment in Mount Washington offers about 944 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Washington is $1,624, a 5.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,713.

Average rent in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,624	944 sq. ft.

Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA have decreased by 5.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,713 to $1,624.

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

The largest share of rentals in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 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?

2,047 or 54% of the households in Mount Washington, South Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 1,774 or 46% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Washington?

Allegheny Center $1,199/month

Brookline $1,246/month

Squirrel Hill North $1,361/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,801/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Washington?

Central Lawrenceville $2,207/month

Strip District $2,323/month

Central Oakland $2,922/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	$2,922
Strip District	$2,323
Central Lawrenceville	$2,207
North Oakland	$2,196
North Shore Pittsburgh	$2,159
Highland Park	$2,111
Southside Flats	$2,101
East Liberty	$2,075
Bloomfield	$2,043
Lower Lawrenceville	$1,859
Downtown Pittsburgh	$1,817
Shadyside	$1,814
Mount Washington	$1,624
Squirrel Hill South	$1,522
Banksville	$1,369
Squirrel Hill North	$1,361
Brookline	$1,246
Allegheny Center	$1,199

Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mount Washington is 35% higher than in Allegheny Center

$1,624

Mount Washington rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,624

$1,199

Allegheny Center rent is 26% lower than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,199

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.