Rent by ZIP · Allegheny County
Rent in Pittsburgh, PA 15221
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+7.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $997 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,080 | +7.4% | $1,044–1,276 | $639 ±$45 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,160 | +6.9% | $1,116–1,364 | $808 ±$67 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,400 | +7.1% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,135 ±$56 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,790 | +6.7% | $1,719–2,101 | $1,312 ±$110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,930 | +7.8% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,371 ±$433 |
Small Area FMRs for the Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,389.
What renters pay in 15221
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15220 | Pittsburgh | $1,570 | $1,419 |
| 15222 | Pittsburgh | $2,080 | $2,567 |
| 15219 | Pittsburgh | $1,520 | $1,062 |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh | $1,350 | $1,069 |
| 15218 | Pittsburgh | $1,430 | $1,188 |
| 15224 | Pittsburgh | $1,750 | $1,395 |
Fair Market Rents across Allegheny County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.