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ZIP 15218

Pop. 13,379·Allegheny County·234th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,194/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$771
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15218 · $1,194
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,328/yr
At $1,194/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -2.5% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $60,384 to $67,960 across the same window, up 12.5% versus 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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15218 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,194/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($67,960/yr), ZIP 15218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,194. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15218's median rent of $1,194/mo is $771 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15218 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #234 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,194/mo.

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 $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,194/mo in ZIP 15218. The local median household income is $67,960/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15218?

Rent in ZIP 15218 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15218 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,194/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($67,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15218 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 15218 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15218 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15218 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15218 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,194/mo, it's $399 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,194/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 15218's median household income ($67,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15218 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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