← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Pittsburgh, PA, over the past three years
Rent in Pittsburgh, PA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,545
1-year change
+3.6%
3-year change
+11.7%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.4%
Rents in Pittsburgh rose +3.6%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Pittsburgh, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,545 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,547 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,541 |
| May 2026 | $1,538 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,527 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,518 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,506 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,503 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,497 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,498 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,490 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,491 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,492 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,493 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,487 |
| May 2025 | $1,475 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,468 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,459 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,454 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,446 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,444 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,440 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,446 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,444 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,444 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,436 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,428 |
| May 2024 | $1,415 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,408 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,404 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,402 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,392 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,383 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,379 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,382 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,383 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,383 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,310 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,880 |
City typical rent × PA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 15201 | $1,899 | +2.6% |
| 15202 | $1,140 | +5.9% |
| 15203 | $1,820 | +2.2% |
| 15204 | $1,560 | – |
| 15206 | $1,751 | +6.0% |
| 15207 | $1,394 | – |
| 15210 | $1,333 | +5.0% |
| 15211 | $1,514 | +3.7% |
| 15212 | $1,488 | +4.1% |
| 15213 | $1,722 | +7.2% |
| 15214 | $1,515 | +13.4% |
| 15215 | $1,475 | +3.8% |
| 15216 | $1,359 | +3.2% |
| 15217 | $1,585 | +2.8% |
| 15218 | $1,198 | +5.9% |
| 15219 | $1,852 | +4.7% |
| 15220 | $1,406 | +1.7% |
| 15221 | $1,257 | +3.9% |
| 15222 | $2,097 | +2.5% |
| 15224 | $1,499 | +3.6% |
| 15226 | $1,412 | +4.5% |
| 15228 | $1,479 | +2.0% |
| 15229 | $1,688 | +5.2% |
| 15232 | $1,578 | +3.7% |
| 15233 | $1,462 | – |
| 15234 | $1,391 | +3.7% |
| 15235 | $1,419 | +6.1% |
| 15236 | $1,125 | +9.0% |
| 15237 | $1,706 | +0.3% |
| 15238 | $1,719 | – |
| 15241 | $1,760 | +6.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Pittsburgh
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Pittsburgh, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.3% to +13.4%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.