Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA
8 apartment buildings, 109 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,012/mo
market average
Cheapest
$895/mo
Allegheny City Realty
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
109
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Pittsburgh, PA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pittsburgh, PA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Allegheny City Realty
922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
JJ Land Company
5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
RE 360
829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
The Commonwealth Building
316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eighth & Penn
731 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Brewers Block
3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA
The District
1759 Waterfront Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allegheny City Realty 922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 | $895 | $1,227 | $1.40 | 4.3 (34) | 11 |
| 2 | JJ Land Company 5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | $975 | $1,196 | -- | 4 (331) | 14 |
| 3 | RE 360 829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $0.97 | 3.7 (403) | 1 |
| 4 | The Commonwealth Building 316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $1,495 | $1,759 | $2.73 | 4.5 (34) | 9 |
| 5 | Eighth & Penn 731 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $1,700 | $2,047 | $2.56 | 4.7 (42) | 17 |
| 6 | Brewers Block 3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA | $1,836 | $1,960 | $3.39 | 4.5 (60) | 13 |
| 7 | The District 1759 Waterfront Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $1,905 | $2,625 | $3.45 | 4.3 (101) | 18 |
Explore Each Property
Allegheny City Realty
4.3 (34)922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
JJ Land Company
4 (331)5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
RE 360
3.7 (403)829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
The Commonwealth Building
4.5 (34)316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eighth & Penn
4.7 (42)731 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Brewers Block
4.5 (60)3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA
Pittsburgh, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $2,012 per month, based on 109 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Allegheny City Realty to $1,978 at The Park at Southside Works.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,803/mo | $895/mo | 29 |
| 1 Bed | $2,016/mo | $975/mo | 59 |
| 2 Bed | $2,222/mo | $1,175/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $3,700/mo | $3,700/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Pittsburgh, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pittsburgh, PA averages $2,016/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,222/mo. At the local median household income of $64,137, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Pittsburgh, PA at $1,221/mo. The current tracked market average runs 65% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Pittsburgh, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Pittsburgh
Demand in the Pittsburgh rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- UPMC
- PNC Financial
- BNY Mellon
- Highmark Health
- University of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon
Mean one-way commute in Pittsburgh, PA is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pittsburgh, PA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,012/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Pittsburgh, PA is $64,137 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA
Overall prices in Pittsburgh, PA runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pittsburgh, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,012 |
| Utilities | $312 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $744 |
| Healthcare | $363 |
| Other goods and services | $581 |
| Estimated total | $4,543/mo |
Population
303,620
Median household income
$64,137
Census median rent
$1,221/mo
Rent as % of income
28.8%
Median age
33.5
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Pittsburgh, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pittsburgh, PA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,740 | -14% | 30 |
| Erie, PA | $1,083 | -46% | 7 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,554 | +27% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $2,012 per month, based on 109 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
The lowest available rent in Pittsburgh, PA starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh, PA average $2,016/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $975/mo across 59 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh, PA average $2,222/mo. Units start from $1,175/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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