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Pittsburg

Pop. 20,637·23rd most expensive in Kansas·Pittsburg rents are up 5.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$914/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$1,048
Falling (Monthly)
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Pittsburg · $914
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $914/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$37,000/yr
Local median income
$43,419/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pittsburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$690
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,530
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$910/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $914 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$10,968/yr
At $914/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pittsburg, KS is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,637
Median income
$43,419
Median age
25.7
Renters
53.7%
Age distribution
22.6%
38.8%
17.6%
12.6%
Under 1822.6%
18–3438.8%
35–5417.6%
55–648.4%
65+12.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
12.7%
White81.8%
Black2.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
27.2%
29.7%
33.2%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
46.3%
53.7%
Owner46.3%
Renter53.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pittsburg, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,657 → $43,419
up 18.4%
Population
20,667 → 20,637
down 0.1%
Renter share
55.3% → 53.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 33.2%
+2.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $36,657 to $43,419 across the same window, up 18.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 55.3% to 53.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.2% to 33.2% across the same window.

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Pittsburg rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pittsburg. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Pittsburg, KS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pittsburg is $914/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($43,419/yr), Pittsburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pittsburg an affordable city for renters?

Pittsburg is considered affordable for renters. At $914/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($43,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pittsburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pittsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $914/mo in Pittsburg. The local median household income is $43,419/yr, meaning the typical Pittsburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pittsburg?

Rent in Pittsburg has increased 5.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pittsburg rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Pittsburg is one of the more affordable cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #23 out of 26 tracked cities at $914/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pittsburg?

Independence is nearby and more affordable at $700/mo, which is $214 less than Pittsburg.

What percentage of Pittsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.7% of Pittsburg households are renters, while 46.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Pittsburg has a strong rental market.

How does Pittsburg rent compare to the national average?

Pittsburg's median rent of $914/mo is $1,048 (53%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #23 out of 26 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $914/mo, rent takes ~25% of Pittsburg's median household income ($43,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.1–5.7%
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