Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

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Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS

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Setting the academic standard for southeast Kansas

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First established in 1903, Pittsburg State University has grown into a prestigious contributor to the academic community of Kansas. Among the school’s best-known features is its nationally-ranked business program. The on-campus Bicknell Center serves as a major cultural hub for the Pittsburg community, hosting everything from concerts to lecture series to Broadways shows that draw audiences from around the city. The Pitt State campus is also home to the state-of-the-art Kansas Technology Center.

A stone’s throw from the Missouri state line, Pitt State is positioned at the south end of Pittsburg, a small city of around 20,000 people. The neighborhoods surrounding the main campus are full of affordable rentals within easy walking distance, with apartments, condos, and houses often renting for under $500 per month. The city center features a great assortment of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and specialty shops clustered around North Broadway about a mile up the road from campus. When you want to get out of town for the weekend, Kansas City, Tulsa, Fayetteville, and Springfield are all just a two hour drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburg, KS is $850 for a studio, $723 for one bedroom, $686 for two bedrooms, and $766 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburg has increased by 11.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $850/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 465 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $723/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 851 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $686/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,168 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $766/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Geo E Nettels Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

293 Students

5
out of 10

Westside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

4
out of 10

Lakeside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

422 Students

4
out of 10

Meadowlark Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

4
out of 10

Pittsburg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

720 Students

5
out of 10

Pittsburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,017 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • L. Russel Kelce Planetarium

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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.