Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 46% · peaks at 71% in Aug
71% (Aug)
Summer peak
46%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, with caveats. Active full-time Airbnb operators in Pittsburgh average $30,021 in annual revenue (Chalet data), with 44% occupancy and a $164 ADR. Short-term rentals remain legal, but new zoning and licensing rules are pending as of June 2026. Top-quartile operators see upside to $42,859.
The headline median ($31,790) is diluted by part-time listings and should not be used as a benchmark—active operator performance is the true bar. For details on compliance and upcoming changes, see [Pittsburgh STR regulations](/rental-regulations/pittsburgh-pa).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Pittsburgh address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Pittsburgh's ADR rises 54% from Feb ($120) to Jun ($185), but occupancy rises 2.7× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $169 |
| $30,713 |
3 Bedroom | 321 | 42% | $257 | $39,355 |
4 Bedroom | 155 | 45% | $346 | $56,905 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 40 | 41% | $419 | $62,560 |
Pittsburgh is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Garden | 67% | $58,295 | 9 | $87K |
| 2 | Elliott | 57% | $57,750 | 7 | $101K |
| 3 | Perry South | 44% | $50,287 | 21 | $115K |
| 4 | Allentown | 43% | $37,646 | 4 | $88K |
| 5 | Lincoln Lemington Belmar | 36% | $25,306 | 6 | $70K |
| 6 | Upper Hill | 35% | $46,458 | 8 | $131K |
| 7 | Middle Hill | 26% | $29,182 | 5 | $114K |
| 8 | California Kirkbride | 24% | $29,466 | 4 | $125K |
| 9 | Sheraden | 23% | $25,131 | 6 | $108K |
| 10 | Southside Slopes | 23% | $36,913 | 46 | $161K |
| 11 | Homewood South | 22% | $15,708 | 4 | $70K |
| 12 | Duquesne Heights | 22% | $52,519 | 22 | $238K |
| 13 | Brighton Heights | 21% | $40,150 | 19 | $194K |
| 14 | Knoxville | 20% | $17,941 | 14 | $92K |
| 15 | Upper Lawrenceville | 19% | $55,433 | 15 | $298K |
| 16 | Hazelwood | 18% | $16,399 | 6 | $89K |
| 17 | East Allegheny | 18% | $47,909 | 55 | $262K |
| 18 | Larimer | 18% | $15,569 | 7 | $86K |
| 19 | Marshall Shadeland | 18% | $18,207 | 9 | $103K |
| 20 | Troy Hill | 18% | $27,907 | 11 | $159K |
| 21 | Perry North | 17% | $27,592 | 19 | $160K |
| 22 | Spring Hill City View | 17% | $22,389 | 9 | $133K |
| 23 | Fine View | 17% | $27,143 | 15 | $162K |
| 24 | Mount Washington | 17% | $35,766 | 113 | $217K |
| 25 | Carrick | 16% | $23,018 | 5 | $140K |
| 26 | Beechview | 16% | $27,052 | 16 | $164K |
| 27 | Stanton Heights | 16% | $39,853 | 15 | $251K |
| 28 | Beltzhoover | 16% | $10,726 | 4 | $68K |
| 29 | Garfield | 15% | $29,467 | 17 | $202K |
| 30 | Southside Flats | 14% | $35,746 | 88 | $262K |
| 31 | Bloomfield | 13% | $37,673 | 72 | $295K |
| 32 | Crawford Roberts | 13% | $29,456 | 12 | $235K |
| 33 | Manchester | 12% | $26,086 | 39 | $221K |
| 34 | Terrace Village | 12% | $18,676 | 3 | $158K |
| 35 | Westwood | 12% | $23,281 | 5 | $199K |
| 36 | Crafton Heights | 11% | $19,380 | 8 | $169K |
| 37 | Friendship | 11% | $46,158 | 17 | $405K |
| 38 | Bluff | 11% | $17,978 | 12 | $159K |
| 39 | Polish Hill | 11% | $23,607 | 5 | $216K |
| 40 | Greenfield | 10% | $25,310 | 25 | $245K |
| 41 | Central Lawrenceville | 10% | $36,729 | 49 | $358K |
| 42 | Squirrel Hill South | 10% | $48,950 | 31 | $487K |
| 43 | Oakland | 10% | $25,024 | 39 | $253K |
| 44 | Central Northside | 10% | $38,029 | 48 | $386K |
| 45 | Central Business District | 10% | $28,852 | 38 | $297K |
| 46 | Brookline | 10% | $19,554 | 8 | $203K |
| 47 | Lower Lawrenceville | 9% | $32,411 | 36 | $352K |
| 48 | Chateau | 9% | $21,966 | 2 | $244K |
| 49 | North Oakland | 9% | $27,091 | 26 | $310K |
| 50 | Allegheny Center | 8% | $13,279 | 7 | $177K |
| 51 | Point Breeze North | 7% | $22,687 | 17 | $322K |
| 52 | East Liberty | 6% | $18,716 | 33 | $313K |
| 53 | Mount Lebanon | 5% | $22,903 | 18 | $426K |
| 54 | Regent Square | 5% | $22,152 | 8 | $421K |
| 55 | Dormont | 5% | $12,682 | 5 | $252K |
| 56 | Morningside | 5% | $13,932 | 2 | $282K |
| 57 | Strip District | 5% | $25,464 | 17 | $526K |
| 58 | Shadyside | 5% | $22,625 | 75 | $482K |
| 59 | Point Breeze | 4% | $26,409 | 11 | $645K |
| 60 | Highland Park | 4% | $17,930 | 13 | $472K |
| 61 | Squirrel Hill North | 3% | $22,958 | 16 | $802K |
| 62 | Allegheny West | 3% | $15,029 | 16 | $598K |
Annual average is 44%, rising to 71% in August and dipping to 26% in February.
August, July, September are peak months, with ADR averaging $145 and occupancy reaching 71% in August.
$242,954, down 0.58% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 849 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Pittsburgh, PA (6.72% of bookings), New York, NY (2.84% of bookings), Philadelphia, PA (2.43% of bookings).
1,504 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (45), 1 bedroom (849), 2 bedroom (483), 3 bedroom (321), 4 bedroom (155), 5 bedroom (40).