ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15218

Part of Pittsburgh, PA

Pop. 13,379·Allegheny County·213th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,277/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$655

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 15218 · $1,277

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,330/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15218 is 0% below its high of $1,277 in August 2026, at $1,277 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15218 changed +6.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($67,960) is $1,699 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,330); a 3-bedroom is $1,700.

Rank in Pittsburgh

5th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15145, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,108/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15218. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,324/yr

At $1,277/mo median

Location

CityPittsburgh

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,379

Median income

$67,960

Median age

39.6

Renters

43.2%

Age distribution

16.6%

24.2%

28.5%

19%

Under 1816.6%

18–3424.2%

35–5428.5%

55–6411.8%

65+19%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

67.6%

20.2%

White67.6%

Black20.2%

Hispanic3.7%

Asian3.1%

Other5.4%

Education (25+)

19.1%

26.4%

52.8%

No HS diploma1.8%

HS diploma19.1%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+52.8%

Housing tenure

56.8%

43.2%

Owner56.8%

Renter43.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 15218 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,096 → $1,277

up 16.5%

Income

$60,384 → $67,960

up 12.5%

Population

13,563 → 13,379

down 1.4%

Renter share

42.5% → 43.2%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

50.7% → 52.8%

+2.1 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 15218 in Pittsburgh, PA has increased by $181 per month, settling near $1,277 after starting the period at $1,096. Household income in the area moved from $60,384 to $67,960 across the same window, up 12.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.0 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 13,563 to 13,379 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.7% to 52.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15218 in Pittsburgh, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15218 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,277/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,960/yr), ZIP 15218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,277/mo in ZIP 15218. The local median household income is $67,960/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15218?

Rent in ZIP 15218 has risen 6.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,277 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 15218 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15218 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #213 of 261 at $1,277/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15218 changed +6.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.