Average Rent in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Side, Pittsburgh, PA Rents

South Side rentals average $12 for a studio rental to $2,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,640, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $431 (-97.29%) year-over-year from $443 to $12. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $373 (40.38%) year-over-year from $923 to $1,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $263 (21.29%) year-over-year from $1,237 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (14.47%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,410 (83.43%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $3,100. 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 down by 75.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 43.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.20	$12	$443 (-97.29%)	$1,158 (-98.96%)
1 BR	$11.93	$1,295	$923 (40.38%)	$956 (35.48%)
2 BR	$16.09	$1,500	$1,237 (21.29%)	$1,304 (15.03%)
3 BR	$14.71	$1,800	$1,573 (14.47%)	$1,528 (17.78%)
4+ BR	$14.29	$3,100	$1,690 (83.43%)	$2,515 (23.26%)

Historical Rents in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA

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Top Cities Near South Side

There are a total of 1 cities nearby South Side. The average rent in South Side is currently $1,650 per month. Our records show that Pittsburgh, PA, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is Pittsburgh, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,650 per month.

Let's compare South Side, Pittsburgh, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is 6,150.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA are about 4.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near South Side, Pittsburgh, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pittsburgh, PA	$750	$1,295	$1,595	$1,650

Top Neighborhoods Near South Side

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near South Side

There are a total of 1 counties located by South Side, Pittsburgh, PA. One county in the area is Pittsburgh, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Pittsburgh, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,650, Pittsburgh, PA is the most expensive county by South Side, Pittsburgh, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is 6,150.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is 13.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is 4.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pittsburgh, PA	$750	$1,295	$1,595	$1,650

Top Zipcodes Near South Side

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - South Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for South Side, Pittsburgh, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,640. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Side, 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 South Side, Pittsburgh, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $12 and an average price per square feet of $2.20. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,145 and an average price per square feet of $11.93. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $16.09. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.97%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA?

A reasonable rent price in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA is around $1,312/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.