What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

The average size for a Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 820 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 Downtown Pittsburgh?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,821 per month, a 0.66% increase from last years average of $1,809.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh?

In Downtown Pittsburgh, studios rent for $1,415 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,619 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,253 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,207 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The typical apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Studio apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh average 512 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,121 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,759 sq. ft.

Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pittsburgh?

In Downtown Pittsburgh, 83% of households rent while 17% 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 Downtown Pittsburgh is $1,821, a 0.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,809.

Studio Apartments at $1,415 offer the most budget-friendly option with 512 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,619, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,253 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,759 sq ft) for $3,207, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,821	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,415	512 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,619	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,253	1,121 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,207	1,759 sq. ft.

Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 0.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,809 to $1,821.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA (36%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA?

1,907 or 83% of the households in Downtown Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 381 or 17% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Pittsburgh?

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 Downtown Pittsburgh?

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 Downtown Pittsburgh is 51% higher than in Allegheny Center

$1,821

Downtown Pittsburgh rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,821

$1,203

Allegheny Center rent is 34% 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 Downtown Pittsburgh 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.