City of Pittsburgh

Investing in South Side

A Pittsburgh investor's snapshot of South Side — typical rents, rent-to-price, renovation values, and how the numbers pencil for rentals and flips.

Rental snapshot

Balanced

Rent-to-price1.07–1.23%/mo

Price / unit (2–4 unit)$130K–$175K/unit

1-BR rent$1,350–$1,575/mo

2-BR rent$1,600–$1,850/mo

3-BR rent$1,975–$2,200/mo

Flip / value-add snapshot

Core

Renovated ARV$200-$315K

Typical buy range$90-$175K

Rowhouses - SFH rare - verify carefully.

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Directional investment estimates showing where the numbers point — not an appraisal, and not a statement about any community or its residents. Always run real comps and rents on a specific property. Equal Housing Opportunity.