Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

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Current Versus Historical Pittsburgh, PA Rents

Pittsburgh rentals average $888 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $185 (11.65%) year-over-year from $1,590 to $1,775. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (4.40%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,365. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (20.72%) year-over-year from $1,392 to $1,680. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $653 (39.61%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $258 (9.78%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 40.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.02	$1,775	$1,590 (11.65%)	$1,017 (74.59%)
1 BR	$15.31	$1,365	$1,308 (4.40%)	$1,043 (30.83%)
2 BR	$19.45	$1,680	$1,392 (20.72%)	$1,350 (24.44%)
3 BR	$16.02	$2,300	$1,648 (39.61%)	$1,683 (36.70%)
4+ BR	$14.77	$2,900	$2,642 (9.78%)	$2,700 (7.41%)

Historical Rents in Pittsburgh, PA

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Top Cities Near Pittsburgh

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Top Neighborhoods Near Pittsburgh

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Top Counties Near Pittsburgh

There are a total of 1 counties located by Pittsburgh, PA. One county in the area is Pittsburgh, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,750. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pittsburgh, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,750, Pittsburgh, PA is the most expensive county by Pittsburgh, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pittsburgh, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pittsburgh, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pittsburgh, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pittsburgh, PA	$888	$1,325	$1,600	$1,750

Top Zipcodes Near Pittsburgh

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Pittsburgh Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Pittsburgh, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Pittsburgh, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Pittsburgh, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $888 and an average price per square feet of $15.02. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pittsburgh.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $15.31. There are a total of 71 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pittsburgh.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $19.45. There are a total of 87 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pittsburgh.

How have rent prices in Pittsburgh, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Pittsburgh, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pittsburgh, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Pittsburgh, PA is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.