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Rental Market Trends in Pittsburgh, PA

What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?

$1,394/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,394 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Pittsburgh rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Pittsburgh, you can expect to pay about $1,199 per month for a studio, $1,394 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,652 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,933 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,199/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,394/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,652/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,123/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,508/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,842/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,686/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$11,805/month
548 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,968/month
766 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,016/month
918 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,273/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,439/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,567/month
1,641 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pittsburgh, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $28 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh, PA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Based on current rent prices, Atria South Hills, Leland Heights and Pleasant Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Atria South Hills
$858/month
564 Sq Ft
Leland Heights
$876/month
567 Sq Ft
Pleasant Hills
$894/month
598 Sq Ft
Whitehall
$1,033/month
606 Sq Ft
Avalon-Bellevue-Ben Avon
$1,085/month
745 Sq Ft
Asbury Heights
$1,133/month
640 Sq Ft
Scott Township
$1,201/month
656 Sq Ft
Brown Manor
$1,216/month
648 Sq Ft
East Allegheny
$1,236/month
722 Sq Ft
Banksville
$1,244/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?

Based on current rent prices, Grant Street, Lower Hill and The Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grant Street
$5,253/month
749 Sq Ft
Lower Hill
$4,976/month
762 Sq Ft
The Point
$4,423/month
841 Sq Ft
Market Square
$3,594/month
729 Sq Ft
East Liberty
$2,495/month
724 Sq Ft
Upper Lawrenceville
$2,418/month
752 Sq Ft
South Shore
$2,374/month
799 Sq Ft
Central Lawrenceville
$2,360/month
745 Sq Ft
Lower Lawrenceville
$2,273/month
728 Sq Ft
Upper Hill
$2,207/month
622 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Pittsburgh
$2,091/month
734 Sq Ft
South Allegheny
$1,555/month
722 Sq Ft
Downtown Pittsburgh
$2,196/month
745 Sq Ft
North Allegheny
$1,882/month
751 Sq Ft
Strip District
$2,160/month
698 Sq Ft
Upper Lawrenceville
$2,418/month
752 Sq Ft
East Liberty
$2,495/month
724 Sq Ft
Fifth and Forbes Corridor
$1,975/month
794 Sq Ft
East Allegheny
$1,236/month
722 Sq Ft
Lower Lawrenceville
$2,273/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pittsburgh, PA?

Because the average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,394, you’ll want to make about $4,646 per month or $55,752 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 $1,199 - $1,933. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 22.2% more for utilities, and 10.2% more for transportation.

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Pittsburgh, PA 15236

$679 - $1,024

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  • 1,426

    Units

  • 8

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  • 948,950

    Units

  • 882

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12 Communities in Pittsburgh
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  • 105,927

    Units

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    Units

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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