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

The average size for a Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 749 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 Shadyside?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Shadyside is $1,814 per month, a 2.84% increase from last years average of $1,764.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shadyside?

In Shadyside, studios rent for $1,511 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,801 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,202 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shadyside?

The typical apartment in Shadyside offers about 749 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Shadyside?

Studio apartments in Shadyside average 524 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 727 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 973 sq. ft.

Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shadyside?

The typical rent budget in Shadyside ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shadyside?

In Shadyside, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shadyside is $1,814, a 2.84% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,764.

Studio Apartments at $1,511 offer the most budget-friendly option with 524 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 727 square feet for $1,801, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,202 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: April 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,814	749 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,511	524 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,801	727 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,202	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 2.84% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,764 to $1,814.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA (32%) 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 Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

3,649 or 71% of the households in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 1,518 or 29% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Shadyside?

Allegheny Center $1,203/month

Brookline $1,245/month

Squirrel Hill North $1,357/month

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

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shadyside?

Central Lawrenceville $2,184/month

Strip District $2,310/month

Central Oakland $2,847/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	$2,847
Strip District	$2,310
Central Lawrenceville	$2,184
North Shore Pittsburgh	$2,151
North Oakland	$2,145
Highland Park	$2,110
East Liberty	$2,065
Southside Flats	$2,065
Bloomfield	$2,011
Troy Hill	$1,901
Lower Lawrenceville	$1,838
Downtown Pittsburgh	$1,826
Shadyside	$1,811
Friendship	$1,783
Mount Washington	$1,616
Terrace Village	$1,584
Crawford - Roberts	$1,548
Squirrel Hill South	$1,527
Banksville	$1,371
Squirrel Hill North	$1,357
Brookline	$1,245
Allegheny Center	$1,203

Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shadyside is 51% higher than in Allegheny Center

$1,811

Shadyside rent is 1% lower than Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $1,811

$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 Shadyside 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.