Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

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Current Versus Historical Pittsburgh, PA Rents

Pittsburgh rentals average $900 for a studio rental to $2,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,685, or roughly $0 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $190 (16.47%) year-over-year from $1,155 to $1,345. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (16.23%) year-over-year from $1,065 to $1,238. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (18.08%) year-over-year from $1,355 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (4.40%) year-over-year from $1,724 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $241 (10.90%) year-over-year from $2,208 to $2,449. 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 16.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.32% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,345 $1,155 (16.47%) $1,572 (-14.41%)
1 BR N/A $1,238 $1,065 (16.23%) $978 (26.53%)
2 BR N/A $1,600 $1,355 (18.08%) $1,300 (23.08%)
3 BR N/A $1,800 $1,724 (4.40%) $1,665 (8.11%)
4+ BR N/A $2,449 $2,208 (10.90%) $2,467 (-0.72%)

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

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,685. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pittsburgh, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,685. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,685, 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 chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pittsburgh, PA $900 $1,395 $1,673 $1,685

Top Zipcodes Near Pittsburgh



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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 $1,685. 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 $900 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 7 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 41 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 $1,673 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 72 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Pittsburgh, PA?
A reasonable rent price in Pittsburgh, PA is around $1,348/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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