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Yes, with caveats. Pittsburgh’s Airbnb market posts a median annual revenue of $32,542, with median occupancy at 53% and ADR of $168 (Chalet data).
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A typical active Pittsburgh Airbnb earned $32,542 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $51,651, about 1.6× that. The bottom 25%, which includes rarely booked listings, averaged $2,236.
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Typical listing
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Top 25% average
1-bedroom homes are the most common in Pittsburgh (43% of listings).
| Bedrooms | Share of listings | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Est. revenue/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2% | $134 | 51% | $24,849 |
| 1 bedroom | 43% | $124 | 56% | $25,315 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25% | $183 | 56% | $37,195 |
| 3 bedrooms | 19% | $262 | 48% | $46,273 |
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The best three months, Sep, May and Jul, brought in 30% of a typical Pittsburgh listing's revenue over the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Sep brings in 1.6× as much as Jan
Typical monthly revenue per listing, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
| Month | Revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Revenue a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $2,333 | 52% | $163 | |
| Nov 2025 | $2,556 | 53% | $168 | |
| Dec 2025 | $2,384 | 47% | $157 | |
| Jan 2026 | $2,061 | 45% | $137 | |
| Feb 2026 | $2,081 | 50% | $143 | |
| Mar 2026 | $2,416 | 53% | $148 | |
| Apr 2026 |
Perry South has the highest gross yield of the 26 Pittsburgh neighborhoods we rank, at 32.8%, with typical revenue of $35,392 a year.
| # | neighborhood | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Occupancy | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry South | 32.8% | $35,392 | ||
| 2 | Southside Slopes | 24.5% | $38,990 | ||
| 3 | Brighton Heights | 20.5% | $39,236 | ||
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and 17 more neighborhoods
Ranked by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), last 12 months. 40 neighborhoods have fewer than 20 listings or incomplete data and aren't ranked.
Yield isn't everything: zoning and HOA rules decide which streets allow short-term rentals.
The median Pittsburgh home is worth $239,865 (Zillow, Aug 2026), down 1.0% in a year. At typical revenue that's a 13.6% gross yield, before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Pittsburgh but require a Residential Housing Rental Permit and compliance with city and county tax rules.
Yes, you need a Residential Housing Rental Permit to operate an Airbnb in Pittsburgh.
The total effective lodging tax for STRs in Pittsburgh is 13% (6% state and 7% county).
The 10 largest operators in Pittsburgh each ran 20 or more listings as of May 2025.
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Of guests from the top 10 cities, 90% live within a day's drive. Guests book 54 days ahead on average.
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Pittsburgh ranks #4 of the 5 Pennsylvania markets we track by gross yield.
| # | Market | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocono Lake, PA | 20.1% | $56,551 | |
| 2 | East Stroudsburg, PA | 18.6% | $58,362 | |
| 3 | Tannersville, PA | 14.9% | $50,430 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA (this market) | 13.6% | $32,542 | |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | 11.8% | $27,614 |
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A typical active Airbnb in Pittsburgh, PA earned $32,542 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The median listing was booked 53% of nights, and the average nightly rate was $168 in Sep 2026. Against a median home value of $239,865, that's a 13.6% gross yield before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
A typical active listing earned $32,542 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $51,651 and the bottom 25% $2,236. Estimated by size: 1-bedroom about $25,315; 2-bedroom about $37,195; 3-bedroom about $46,273 and 4-bedroom about $62,895 a year.
The typical listing was booked 53% of nights in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from 62% in July to 45% in January.
September; May and July earned the most, bringing in 30% of a typical listing's revenue in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
$239,865 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), down 1.0% in a year.
1-bedroom homes make up 43% of listings, earning an estimated $25,315 a year.
The top origin cities are Pittsburgh, PA (7.0% of guests); New York, NY (2.8% of guests) and Philadelphia, PA (2.4% of guests). Of guests from the top 10 cities, 90% live within a day's drive.
Chalet tracks 1,882 short-term rental listings in Pittsburgh, PA, with data through Sep 2026.
Based on 1,882 Pittsburgh short-term rental listings tracked by Chalet, with data through Sep 2026. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index.
Airbnb data sites count different things. Some average every listing, including ones that are rarely booked; some use a whole metro area instead of the town; some use a calendar year. We show typical figures for active listings in Pittsburgh over the last 12 months, and label each number with what it counts. Compare like with like before comparing sites.
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| $62,895 |
| 5 bedrooms | 2% | $426 | 44% | $69,107 |
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| $194 |
| May 2026 | $3,201 | 59% | $192 |
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| Jun 2026 | $2,943 | 59% | $186 |
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| Jul 2026 | $3,179 | 62% | $192 |
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| Aug 2026 | $2,956 | 58% | $198 |
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| Sep 2026 | $3,291 | 60% | $204 |
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