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ZIP 15213

Pop. 30,466·Allegheny County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,724/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$241
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15213 · $1,724
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,680/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
$20,688/yr
At $1,724/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,466
Median income
$31,069
Median age
20.8
Renters
73.4%
Age distribution
78.1%
Under 183.2%
18–3478.1%
35–546.7%
55–644%
65+8%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
63%
18.9%
White63%
Black11.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian18.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
15.9%
14.6%
62.6%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+62.6%
Housing tenure
26.6%
73.4%
Owner26.6%
Renter73.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15213 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,402 → $1,724
up 23.0%
Income
$26,994 → $31,069
up 15.1%
Population
28,172 → 30,466
up 8.1%
Renter share
74.2% → 73.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 62.6%
+5.3 pts
Median age
21.6 → 20.8
-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 15213 in Pittsburgh, PA has increased 23.0% since 2021, going from about $1,402 per month to roughly $1,724 today. Census figures show median household income at $31,069 today, compared with $26,994 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,172 to 30,466 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 57.3% to 62.6%. 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 15213 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,724/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 67% of local median household income ($31,069/yr), ZIP 15213 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,724. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15213's median rent of $1,724/mo is $241 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15213 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15213 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #102 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,724/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,724/mo in ZIP 15213. The local median household income is $31,069/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15213?

Rent in ZIP 15213 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15213 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,724/mo, rent takes approximately 67% of the local median household income ($31,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15213 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 15213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.4% of ZIP 15213 households are renters, while 26.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15213 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15213 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15213 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,724/mo, it's $131 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
67%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,724/mo, rent takes ~67% of ZIP 15213's median household income ($31,069/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15213 67%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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