Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Pittsburgh short-term rentals earned $3,032 monthly in September 2026 at a $175 ADR and 63.5% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Pittsburgh market area is 64%. average monthly revenue in the Pittsburgh market area is $3,032. average daily rate in the Pittsburgh market area is $175. the top operator in the Pittsburgh market area is Casual Nomad with 173 listings. market score is 94/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the wider Pittsburgh market, which covers 2 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Pittsburgh.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
As of September 2026, the Pittsburgh area STR market posts an average daily rate of $175, occupancy of 63.5%, and average monthly revenue of $3,032 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 8.5%, ADR is up 7.1%, and revenue is up 20.3%, a strong result because both rate and demand rose together. The market sits in Allegheny County, a destination that draws more than 20 million visitors a year and generated about $6.8 billion in economic impact in 2024. Demand comes from several sources: conventions at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (269 booked events and about 347,000 hotel room nights in 2024), Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates games, university and medical travel tied to Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, and UPMC, and museum and cultural tourism. The city itself has a population of 307,632.
The Pittsburgh area STR market tracks 5,115 listings. Entire places make up 4,262 of them (83.3%), private rooms account for 849, and shared rooms for just 4. By bedroom count, one bedroom units lead with 2,289 listings (44.8%), followed by 1,230 two bedrooms, 964 three bedrooms, 424 four bedrooms, and 203 five bedroom properties. The channel mix shows 3,011 listings on Airbnb only, 246 on Vrbo only, and 1,858 on both platforms. Dual listing is common, which suggests many operators distribute across channels to protect occupancy.
Market scores in the StaySTRA dataset rate Pittsburgh at 94.1 overall, with rental demand at 89.2, investability at 87.2, seasonality at 82.0, revenue growth at 78.3, and regulation at 59.4. The lower regulation score reflects pending licensing rules, covered in the regulatory section below.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48% |
| Feb | 57% |
| Mar | 60% |
| Apr | 60% |
| May | 61% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 70% |
| Sep | 64% |
| Oct | 63% |
| Nov | 57% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Pittsburgh market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Pittsburgh market as a whole, which includes Pittsburgh, so these counts are not Pittsburgh-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casual Nomad | 173 | 2,775 | ★ 3.49 |
| 2 | HostWise | 141 | 15,353 | ★ 4.92 |
| 3 | Kasa Properties | 68 | 837 | ★ 4.62 |
| 4 | Evolve | 57 | 1,772 | ★ 4.55 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Furnished Rentals, LLC | 53 | 8,046 | ★ 4.89 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Pittsburgh?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 58.9% |
| vrbo | 4.8% |
| both | 36.3% |
Home Value Trends (Pittsburgh)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Pittsburgh, and a permit is required. The city regulates them through its Residential Housing Rental Permit Program, launched in December 2024, which does not distinguish between short-term and long-term rentals. Every rental unit must be registered and inspected. Registration costs $16 per unit, inspections cost $5.50 per unit plus $14 per dwelling or sleeping unit, and permits renew annually. All units must meet building, fire, health, safety, and zoning codes.
Enforcement was originally scheduled to begin June 1, 2025, with penalties of up to $500 per unit for operating without a valid permit. That enforcement has been stayed because of a lawsuit filed by the Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh under Pennsylvania Home Rule Law. Participation remains voluntary for now, and the city must give 30 days of public notice before mandatory enforcement starts. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. No annual night cap is published, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required.
A dedicated STR licensing bill advanced in February 2026. Proposed terms include a responsible party within 25 miles, zoning board approval for STRs in residential districts that are not attached to the owner’s home, a 28 day maximum stay, a party ban, and guest registers. Proposed unit caps would limit buildings with 20 or fewer units to 2 STRs, buildings over 20 units to 5 STRs, and most residential lots to 1 STR unit. Final votes were postponed until after Pittsburgh hosts the NFL Draft.
Operators must collect a combined 13% hotel occupancy tax, made up of the 7% Allegheny County hotel room rental tax and the 6% Pennsylvania state hotel occupancy tax. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
Pittsburgh posts September 2026 occupancy of 63.5% at a $175 ADR. Luxury listings at $312 and entire homes at $204 show that higher tiers earn a clear rate premium over the all-listings average.
The operator landscape in the Pittsburgh area STR market is led by a handful of managers. Casual Nomad runs 173 listings with a 3.49 rating across 2,775 reviews. HostWise manages 141 listings with a 4.92 rating across 15,353 reviews. Kasa Properties has 68 listings rated 4.62, Evolve has 57 rated 4.55, and Pittsburgh Furnished Rentals, LLC has 53 rated 4.89. The ratings spread shows that guest experience varies widely among larger operators, and well run independent hosts can compete on reviews.
Growth also compares well. Revenue is up 20.3% year over year, supported by both occupancy and rate gains. With a typical home value of $246,117 and a 10.1% gross yield, entry costs remain moderate relative to the revenue figures above.
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