What's the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?

Rental Market Trends in Pittsburgh, PA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,525 per month, which is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,525

0.0%No change month over month

1.7%$25 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,932

APARTMENTS

$1,450

HOUSES

$1,825

TOWNHOUSES

$1,867

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Pittsburgh, PA at $1,450 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,867 per month. Houses average $1,825 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,502
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,525

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,502 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,394
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,160
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,867

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,394 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,160 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,225
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$1,395

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,225 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,275
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,825

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,275 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom house.