What is the average apartment size in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA?

The average size for a Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA apartment is 1,082 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Highland Park?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Highland Park is $2,106 per month, a 6.7% increase from last years average of $1,974.

What is the average apartment size in Highland Park?

The typical apartment in Highland Park offers about 1,082 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highland Park?

The typical rent budget in Highland Park ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $2,106, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,974.

One-bedroom apartments provide 778 square feet for $1,439, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,926 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,106	1,082 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,439	778 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,926	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA have increased by 6.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,974 to $2,106.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA (52%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA?

1,883 or 58% of the households in Highland Park, East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA are renter-occupied while 1,351 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highland Park?

Allegheny Center $1,203/month

Brookline $1,242/month

Squirrel Hill North $1,356/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,786/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland Park?

North Oakland $2,153/month

Strip District $2,320/month

Central Oakland $2,804/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Pittsburgh, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Central Oakland	$2,804
Strip District	$2,320
North Oakland	$2,153
Highland Park	$2,106
North Shore Pittsburgh	$2,091
East Liberty	$2,077
Central Lawrenceville	$2,066
Southside Flats	$2,048
Bloomfield	$2,015
Terrace Village	$1,896
Troy Hill	$1,881
Lower Lawrenceville	$1,836
Downtown Pittsburgh	$1,821
Shadyside	$1,800
Friendship	$1,770
Mount Washington	$1,636
Crawford - Roberts	$1,570
Squirrel Hill South	$1,523
Banksville	$1,388
Squirrel Hill North	$1,356
Brookline	$1,242
Allegheny Center	$1,203

Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland Park is 75% higher than in Allegheny Center

$2,106

Highland Park rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $2,106

$1,203

Allegheny Center rent is 43% lower than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,203

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Highland Park apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.