North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in North Shore Pittsburgh is $2,091, a 3.97% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,011.
One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,863, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,757 offer 1,096 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: February 26, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,091 | 800 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,863 | 698 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,757 | 1,096 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA rent trends
Rental prices in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 3.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,011 to $2,091.
What's the typical rent budget in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA?
The largest share of rentals in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA (66%) 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 North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA?
399 or 51% of the households in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 385 or 49% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in North Shore 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 North Shore 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 |
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Pittsburgh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in North Shore Pittsburgh is 74% higher than in Allegheny Center
$2,091
North Shore Pittsburgh rent is the same as Pittsburgh average
Average Rent
$2,091
$1,203
Allegheny Center rent is 42% 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 North Shore 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.