What is the average apartment size in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA?

The average size for a North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA apartment is 802 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 North Shore Pittsburgh?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in North Shore Pittsburgh is $2,151 per month, a 4.69% increase from last years average of $2,054.

What is the average apartment size in North Shore Pittsburgh?

The typical apartment in North Shore Pittsburgh offers about 802 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in North Shore Pittsburgh ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Shore Pittsburgh?

In North Shore Pittsburgh, 50% of households rent while 50% 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 North Shore Pittsburgh is $2,151, a 4.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,054.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $2,040, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,464 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: April 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,151	802 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,040	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,464	1,097 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 4.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,054 to $2,151.

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 (57%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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?

396 or 50% of the households in North Shore Pittsburgh, North Pittsburgh, PA are renter-occupied while 398 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in North Shore Pittsburgh?

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 North Shore Pittsburgh?

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 North Shore Pittsburgh is 79% higher than in Allegheny Center

$2,151

North Shore Pittsburgh rent is the same as Pittsburgh average

Average Rent $2,151

$1,203

Allegheny Center rent is 44% 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.