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ZIP 15206

Pop. 29,056·Allegheny County·96th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$206
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ZIP 15206 · $1,759
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,670/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
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15206 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,056
Median income
$72,920
Median age
35.8
Renters
59.1%
Age distribution
14.5%
34.1%
25.7%
15%
Under 1814.5%
18–3434.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.7%
65+15%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.6%
29.5%
White54.6%
Black29.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian6.5%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
16.9%
19.4%
59.5%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
40.9%
59.1%
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,309 → $1,759
up 34.4%
Income
$54,803 → $72,920
up 33.1%
Population
29,435 → 29,056
down 1.3%
Renter share
58.4% → 59.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 59.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.8
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA has shifted from $1,309 to $1,759, up 34.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $72,920, up from $54,803 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 379 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.1% to 59.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15206 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,920/yr), ZIP 15206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15206 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,759. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15206's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15206 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15206 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #96 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,759/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 15206. The local median household income is $72,920/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15206?

Rent in ZIP 15206 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.1% of ZIP 15206 households are renters, while 40.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15206 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15206 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,759/mo, it's $166 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 15206's median household income ($72,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15206 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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