The Julian
419 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,999 - $3,650
Rental Market Trends in Pittsburgh, PA
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
$1,319/month
Average Rent
679 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,319 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/month, making renting in Pittsburgh more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pittsburgh, you can expect to pay about $1,147 per month for a studio, $1,319 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,586 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,886 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Pittsburgh, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $14 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2025
Rent Ranges in Pittsburgh, PA
Last Updated January 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, Pleasant Hills, Whitehall and East Allegheny are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
Based on current rent prices, Upper Hill, North Oakland and East Liberty are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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Average Rent
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Which Pittsburgh neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Pittsburgh with the most apartments available are Downtown Pittsburgh, South Allegheny and East Pittsburgh .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pittsburgh, PA?
Because the average rent in Pittsburgh is $1,319, you’ll want to make about $4,396 per month or $52,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Pittsburgh, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pittsburgh, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$819/month
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One Bedroom
$992/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,088/month
$999/month
Three Bedroom
$1,200/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.