Rents are 9% below what Pittsburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,429 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
Rent in Pittsburg is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.
Rent in Pittsburg changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 336 California cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.
From 2019 to 2024, rent in Pittsburg rose 25.3% while median household income rose 34.1% ($74,459 to $99,861). Income kept ahead of rent.
Rent in Pittsburg is 27.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.
Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($99,861) is $2,497 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,340); a 3-bedroom is $3,010.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Pittsburg. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Pittsburg, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Pittsburg, CA has changed in 5 years
Since 2021, the typical rent in Pittsburg, CA has climbed from $2,020 to $2,429, a 20.2% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in Pittsburg, CA now reports about $99,861, up from $88,343 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 41.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23.6% of adults here, versus 21% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Pittsburg, CA reflects that arc in its own way.
Discussions about Pittsburg
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Pittsburg on your salary?
At $2,429/mo, how Pittsburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Pittsburg rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Pittsburg. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Pittsburg
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Pittsburg is $2,429/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,010/mo.
At 29% of local median household income ($99,861/yr), Pittsburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in Pittsburg?
Is rent going up or down in Pittsburg?
Has rent outpaced income in Pittsburg?
How does Pittsburg rent compare to other cities in California?
At $2,429/mo, rent takes ~29% of Pittsburg's median household income ($99,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Pittsburg.
No discussions yet.