Market Square

Pittsburgh, PA

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Market Square - Pittsburgh, PA

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The past and present meet in the heart of Pittsburgh

Historic Family-Friendly Events Busy Adventures

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Market Square is the historic hub of downtown. This thriving neighborhood draws in visitors and longtime residents alike. Market Square experienced a recent revitalization that perfectly mixes the new and old, from eateries dating back to the 1800s to modern shops and restaurants. Market Square is also where the community gets together for concerts, farmers markets, and festivals. Community favorite events include Light-Up Night and the Fair in the Square. The neighborhood offers a break from the hustle and bustle via parks like Gateway Center Park, Liberty Avenue Park, and Triangle Park. Those lucky enough to rent in Market Square have a variety of choices of apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Market Square is $1,492 for a studio, $1,578 for one bedroom, $2,637 for two bedrooms, and $2,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Market Square has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,492/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 681 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,578/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,154 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,637/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,836/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

100

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

97

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Point State Park
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Allegheny Commons Park
  • National Aviary
  • Carnegie Science Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.