Pittsburgh Apartments and Homes for Rent

Your Guide to Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

With 325,000 residents, Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in Pennsylvania. It used to be known as the Smoky City thanks to its heavy industry, especially the manufacture of steel. But dramatic decreases in these industries over the last few decades have led to a diversified economy as well as a new, more complimentary nickname: the Renaissance City.

Quality of Life
Pittsburgh offers a wealth of recreational activities and interesting things to do and see. At the center of downtown, the new Pittsburgh Cultural District is a very cool complex of three theaters renovated from 1920s movie palaces. Other popular cultural destinations include the Carnegie Museum of Art, Andy Warhol Museum and Pittsburgh Children's Museum. Into sports? Pittsburgh locals are loyal fans to MLB Pittsburgh Pirates, NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, and with good reason, as all three pro teams have won world championships! Pittsburgh has a relatively moderate climate, with snowy winters getting down to the teens and humid summers getting up to the 80s.

Where the Jobs Are
In the 19th century, Pittsburgh was the foremost industrial city of the nation, famous especially for its steel industry. Deindustrialization beginning in the 1970s led to today's more diversified economy, which includes high-tech companies, healthcare, finances and education. Education is an important part of life in Pittsburgh. The city's most prominent universities are Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, all of which are major employers for the region.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
At an overall cost of living just 6% above the national average, Pittsburgh is a more affordable city than many other areas in the state. You can expect to pay a median rent of $500 for apartment rentals. Good-quality one-bedroom apartments go for an average of $545, and two-bedroom apartments for rent cost $700.

Neighborhoods to Explore
Pittsburgh has 90 officially recognized neighborhoods, plus many others that are known primarily to the locals. On the South Side, you'll find charming historic streets and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods. The North Side boasts old homes and interesting architecture. The Eastern neighborhoods are known for their diversity. To the West, you'll find suburbs with lots of new home development. If you're looking for a true urban experience, try downtown, which is increasing in popularity as a place to look for apartments for rent. Currently, only about 3,000 people live downtown, even though more than 130,000 work there! However, in response to residents. needs, loft apartments are becoming increasingly available as people realize the benefits of living within walking distance of work, restaurants and entertainment. These cool digs don't come cheap—expect to pay around $1,200 for average-size downtown apartments, and as much as $1,500 for apartment rentals with a view.

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