Albion Lawrenceville
5255 Butler St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
$1,841 - $4,301 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Pittsburgh, PA
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
$1,398/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,398 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Pittsburgh rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Pittsburgh, you can expect to pay about $1,207 per month for a studio, $1,398 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,662 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,932 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Pittsburgh, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh, PA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, Atria South Hills, Leland Heights and Avalon-Bellevue-Ben Avon are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, East Liberty, South Shore and Upper Lawrenceville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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Which Pittsburgh neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Pittsburgh with the most apartments available are East Pittsburgh, South Allegheny and Downtown Pittsburgh .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pittsburgh, PA?
Because the average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,398, you’ll want to make about $4,660 per month or $55,920 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA is 1.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pittsburgh is 7.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,207 - $1,932. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 22.2% more for utilities, and 10.2% more for transportation.
How does Pittsburgh, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pittsburgh, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,821/month
One Bedroom
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$1,597/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,024/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,684/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.