Studio Section 8 apartments in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for studio units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 40 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.

Voucher protections vary by locality

No statewide SOI protection. Philadelphia (Fair Practices Ordinance) and Pittsburgh have local protections.

General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.

Studio HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood

Neighborhood	ZIP	HUD benchmark / mo
Downtown (Golden Triangle)	15222	$1,610
Strip District	15222	$1,610
Shadyside	15232	$1,610
Lawrenceville	15201	$1,540
Stanton Heights	15201	$1,540
South Side Flats	15203	$1,500
South Side Slopes	15203	$1,500
Squirrel Hill	15217	$1,430
Greenfield	15217	$1,430
Oakland	15213	$1,410
Friendship	15206	$1,390
East Liberty	15206	$1,390
Larimer	15206	$1,390
Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar	15206	$1,390
Highland Park	15206	$1,390
Morningside	15206	$1,390
Mount Washington	15211	$1,370
Bloomfield	15224	$1,350
Garfield	15224	$1,350
Homewood	15208	$1,220
Point Breeze	15208	$1,220
Overbrook	15226	$1,220
Brookline	15226	$1,220
West End	15220	$1,220
Elliott	15220	$1,220
Central Northside (Mexican War Streets)	15212	$1,190
Allegheny Center & Allegheny West	15212	$1,190
Troy Hill	15212	$1,190
Polish Hill	15219	$1,180
Hill District (Crawford-Roberts / Lower Hill)	15219	$1,180
Hill District (Middle & Upper Hill)	15219	$1,180
Manchester	15233	$1,180
Sheraden	15204	$1,130
Hazelwood	15207	$1,120
Allentown	15210	$1,110
Beltzhoover	15210	$1,110
Knoxville	15210	$1,110
Carrick	15210	$1,110
Beechview	15216	$1,090
Banksville	15216	$1,090

Public Housing Authorities

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

HUD PHA code PA001 · 7,534 HCV vouchers

HCV list: last checked closed

The voucher list was closed to new applications when checked. Ask how the next opening will be announced. This does not stop an existing voucher holder from searching for an apartment.

The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows.

Checked October 20, 2026. Read the authority source.

Office details, application guidance and rent questions →

Address: 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: (412) 456-5012

Allegheny County Housing Authority

HUD PHA code PA006 · 6,622 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

The agency reports results from its February 4–9, 2026 HCV application window. That historical notice does not establish whether a later window is available; check the agency’s application portal. Existing applicants should check their lottery result.

Checked October 20, 2026. Read the authority source.

Office details, application guidance and rent questions →

Address: 301 Chartiers Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA
Phone: (412) 355-8940

Housing Authority of the City of Mckeesport

HUD PHA code PA005 · 561 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

Address: 2901 Brownlee Ave, Mckeesport, PA
Phone: (412) 673-6942

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