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ZIP 15211

Pop. 10,728·Allegheny County·147th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,512/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$453
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15211 · $1,512
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,590/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
$18,144/yr
At $1,512/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15211 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,728
Median income
$79,758
Median age
35.6
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
41.9%
19.2%
20.3%
Under 187.3%
18–3441.9%
35–5419.2%
55–6411.3%
65+20.3%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.3%
White87.3%
Black5.5%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18.7%
22.4%
56.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+56.3%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15211 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,222 → $1,512
up 23.7%
Income
$66,705 → $79,758
up 19.6%
Population
10,512 → 10,728
up 2.1%
Renter share
51.8% → 53.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
53.8% → 56.3%
+2.5 pts

The median rent in ZIP 15211 in Pittsburgh, PA stood at $1,222 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,512, reflecting a 23.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,705 in 2021 to $79,758 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 10,512 residents to roughly 10,728. College-educated residents now make up 56.3% of adults here, versus 53.8% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 15211 in Pittsburgh, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15211 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,512/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($79,758/yr), ZIP 15211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15211 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,512. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15211's median rent of $1,512/mo is $453 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15211 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15211 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #147 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,512/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,512/mo in ZIP 15211. The local median household income is $79,758/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15211?

Rent in ZIP 15211 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15211 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,512/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($79,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 15211 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15211 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15211 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,512/mo, it's $81 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,512/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 15211's median household income ($79,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15211 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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