Market Square

Pittsburgh, PA

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Market Square - Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

The past and present meet in the heart of Pittsburgh

Historic Family-Friendly Events Busy Adventures

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Market Square is the historic hub of downtown. This thriving neighborhood draws in visitors and longtime residents alike. Market Square experienced a recent revitalization that perfectly mixes the new and old, from eateries dating back to the 1800s to modern shops and restaurants. Market Square is also where the community gets together for concerts, farmers markets, and festivals. Community favorite events include Light-Up Night and the Fair in the Square. The neighborhood offers a break from the hustle and bustle via parks like Gateway Center Park, Liberty Avenue Park, and Triangle Park. Those lucky enough to rent in Market Square have a variety of choices of apartments.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Market Square is $1,618 for a studio, $1,654 for one bedroom, $2,508 for two bedrooms, and $2,863 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Market Square has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 567 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,618/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 680 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,654/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,152 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,508/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,469 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,863/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Point State Park
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Allegheny Commons Park
  • National Aviary
  • Carnegie Science Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.