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Rental Market Trends in Pittsburgh, PA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,439/month.
Rent in Pittsburgh is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,439/month
Average Rent
676 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.1%
Change / Year
4,074
Available Apartments
Pittsburgh rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Pittsburgh average $1,263 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh average $1,439 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh average $1,702 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh average $1,981 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Pittsburgh, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh, PA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, Prospect Park, Pleasant Hills and Point Breeze North are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, Upper Hill, North Oakland and Southside Slopes 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 Downtown Pittsburgh, North Allegheny and Strip District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pittsburgh, PA?
Because the average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,439, you’ll want to make about $4,796 per month or $57,552 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 7.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,263 - $1,981. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 21.0% more for utilities, and 11.1% 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh?
The average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,439 per month, which is 13.6% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Pittsburgh?
The average rent for a house in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,865 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Pittsburgh?
The average rent for a townhome in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,645 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Pittsburgh?
The average rent for a condo in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,401 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Pittsburgh?
Rents in Pittsburgh, PA are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $30 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Pittsburgh?
In Pittsburgh, PA, 38% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.