Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA
8 apartment buildings, 93 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,858/mo
Cheapest
$850/mo
Properties
8
Units
93
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.
JJ Land Company
5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Allegheny City Realty
922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
The Commonwealth Building
316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RE 360
829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Brewers Block
3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA
The Park at Southside Works
2695 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The District
1759 Waterfront Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJ Land Company 5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | $850 | $1,130 | -- | 4 (331) | 29 |
| 2 | Allegheny City Realty 922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 | $1,295 | $1,504 | $1.57 | 4.3 (34) | 5 |
| 3 | The Commonwealth Building 316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $1,449 | $1,615 | $2.67 | 4.5 (34) | 8 |
| 4 | RE 360 829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $0.97 | 3.7 (403) | 1 |
| 5 | Brewers Block 3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA | $1,712 | $1,948 | $3.39 | 4.5 (60) | 13 |
| 6 | The Park at Southside Works 2695 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 | $1,835 | $2,354 | $3.27 | 4.7 (82) | 24 |
| 7 | The District 1759 Waterfront Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $1,902 | $2,797 | $3.44 | 4.3 (101) | 13 |
Explore Each Property
JJ Land Company
4 (331)5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Allegheny City Realty
4.3 (34)922 Western Ave Rear Office, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
The Commonwealth Building
4.5 (34)316 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RE 360
3.7 (403)829 Industry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Brewers Block
4.5 (60)3234 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA
The Park at Southside Works
4.7 (82)2695 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Pittsburgh, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,858 per month, based on 93 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at JJ Land Company to $1,902 at The District.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,749/mo | $850/mo | 35 |
| 1 Bed | $1,906/mo | $995/mo | 37 |
| 2 Bed | $1,956/mo | $1,125/mo | 21 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,906/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,956/mo. At the local median household income of $64,137, that works out to 35% 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 52% 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
$74,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,858/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Pittsburgh, PA is $64,137 , about 28% 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) | $1,858 |
| Utilities | $312 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $744 |
| Healthcare | $363 |
| Other goods and services | $581 |
| Estimated total | $4,389/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.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Pittsburgh, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pittsburgh, PA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,607 | -14% | 15 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,806 | -3% | 8 |
| Erie, PA | $1,137 | -39% | 7 |
| Reading, PA | $1,661 | -11% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
The average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,858 per month, based on 93 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
The lowest available rent in Pittsburgh, PA starts at $850 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh, PA average $1,906/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 37 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh, PA average $1,956/mo. Units start from $1,125/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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