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ZIP 15203

Pop. 10,370·Allegheny County·90th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,795/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$170
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ZIP 15203 · $1,795
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,540/yr
At $1,795/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15203 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,370
Median income
$67,345
Median age
30.2
Renters
62.1%
Age distribution
54.1%
19.8%
14%
Under 185.6%
18–3454.1%
35–5419.8%
55–646.5%
65+14%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
White83.5%
Black9.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
17.3%
19%
57.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+57.2%
Housing tenure
37.9%
62.1%
Owner37.9%
Renter62.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15203 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,420 → $1,795
up 26.4%
Income
$56,435 → $67,345
up 19.3%
Population
10,207 → 10,370
up 1.6%
Renter share
61.9% → 62.1%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
61.2% → 57.2%
-4.0 pts
Median age
29.1 → 30.2
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 15203 in Pittsburgh, PA paid around $1,420 a month. That figure now sits near $1,795, up 26.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $67,345 today, compared with $56,435 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15203 in Pittsburgh, PA adding about 163 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.2% to 57.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15203 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,795/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($67,345/yr), ZIP 15203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15203 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,795. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15203's median rent of $1,795/mo is $170 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15203 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15203 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #90 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,795/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,795/mo in ZIP 15203. The local median household income is $67,345/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15203?

Rent in ZIP 15203 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15203 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,795/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($67,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15203 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.1% of ZIP 15203 households are renters, while 37.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15203 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15203 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,795/mo, it's $202 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,795/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 15203's median household income ($67,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15203 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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