ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15237

Part of Pittsburgh, PA

Pop. 43,588·Allegheny County·97th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,711/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$221

Reported rents

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ZIP 15237 · $1,711

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,580

3 BR

$2,020

4 BR+

$2,180

Research median

$1,580/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 15237 usually run 1.5% below trend in March and 2% above it in July, about $60 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15237 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15237 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,895) is $2,747 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,180).

Rank in Pittsburgh

23rd cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15202, 3 miles away, rents for 33% less ($1,151/mo), about $6,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15237. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,532/yr

At $1,711/mo median

Location

CityPittsburgh

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15237 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,588

Median income

$109,895

Median age

42.8

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

20.5%

17.7%

26%

12.9%

22.9%

Under 1820.5%

18–3417.7%

35–5426%

55–6412.9%

65+22.9%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

86.9%

White86.9%

Black1.8%

Hispanic2.9%

Asian6.3%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

19%

18.7%

60%

No HS diploma2.3%

HS diploma19%

Some college18.7%

Bachelor's+60%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15237 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,335 → $1,711

up 28.2%

Income

$92,436 → $109,895

up 18.9%

Population

43,211 → 43,588

up 0.9%

Renter share

21.8% → 23.3%

+1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

57% → 60%

+3.0 pts

The median rent in ZIP 15237 in Pittsburgh, PA stood at $1,335 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,711, reflecting a 28.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15237 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $109,895, up from $92,436 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 23.3% of households, compared with 21.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 60% of adults here, versus 57% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15237 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15237 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,711/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($109,895/yr), ZIP 15237 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15237?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,711/mo in ZIP 15237. The local median household income is $109,895/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15237?

Rent in ZIP 15237 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 15237?

Asking rents in ZIP 15237 are usually lowest in March, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $60 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 15237 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15237 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #97 of 261 at $1,711/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15237 changed +2.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.