How Much Is My Rent? Living In Downtown Pittsburgh | Cost Of Living

In today's video we do a breakdown of what it cost for decent apartments in Pittsburgh and what I pay in rent for my 1700 sq ft apartment in downtown Pittsburgh
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[@doggedlydetermined7022]

I actually really enjoy these personal channel vids… probably more than the regular car vids haha

[@joshs.47]

I agree funny enough 😊

[@lawrencecannon3316]

Same here

[@james_murphy97]

I no what you mean 😂

[@jons8381]

lol I know. Should be uploaded daily.

[@redstang70]

Thats an absolute steal compared to what people pay here in Toronto.

[@brandonterry4890]

I love how you get embarrassed over things that we don't even care about. That's what makes you great. You're a very nice guy. And in fact, the toilet seat being up shows us that you actually have respect for others that might be visiting your house.

[@seanm3ify]

Cool story bro

[@brandonterry4890]

@@seanm3ify thanks homey

[@wayneguy6043]

Why didn’t you just pack up and move to Florida?

[@brandonterry4890]

@@wayneguy6043 was this for me or for Mike?

[@wayneguy6043]

@@brandonterry4890 who, where

[@bind]

Mike - that is a fantastic price. You can’t get a view like that for $2,300 almost anywhere in Pittsburgh. I’m in love with that spot, you definitely chose the right one!

[@Ishbikes]

Beautiful place

[@412foto]

$2600 in Pittsburgh is insane. The rental prices with all of the MASSIVE new developments is insane these days. Look at the new places on the Southside, Strip District, or Lawrenceville and the prices are CRAZY! the tech sector boom has radically impacted a lot of these prices too but many of those sectors are high bust too hence all of the empty commercial spaces now

[@FrancoM7747]

The 'burgh has become serious over priced.

[@juliopaez4516]

Yes Mike, 2300 for rent and includes everything but electricity is a great deal. Especially with that view. I am surprised you don’t pay much more because of the view.

[@sig6394]

You have a great apartment Mike and what your paying is a steal especially with the garage, love what you have done with it, keep the uploads coming loving the channel, your a legend Mike peace brother 🙏👊

[@HarfordCountyRailfan]

Hello Mike, I think that’s a great price for what you’re getting. The view alone is incredible. Apartment is coming along nicely!

[@douglowden8802]

Thats a hell of a deal for living up on the hill . This area has gone crazy with rent cost in the last couple years . Wish you all the best in your new adventure .

[@toddlee5452]

I’m a huge steeler fan. Not sure how well you can see the field, but add season ticket prices too. Well worth the money imo. Really cool place!

[@thomasm1278]

It’s astonishing how much rent has increased over the last few years. 8 years ago I was paying $1150 CDN (so sub $1000 usd) for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment overlooking Halifax harbour (Nova Scotia). I can’t fathom how much that exact same apartment is now. For the current prices, I think you’re getting a good deal. Sorry to hear about your life situation man, I’ve been a long time sub of your Autovlog channel (like before you went to California and rented an R8 if I’m not mistaken). Chin up, good things come to good people.

[@mariobegner]

nice to see a maritimer on Mike's channel!

[@Chris-hw4mq]

You cant live in the city anymore its crazy, I would rather commute then pay 2300$ for an apartment

[@OnnSight]

crazy the prices in Pittsburgh here in Canada,Montreal the prices are crazy up but it's still way cheaper than Pittsburgh and we never pay for water and gas either so that's additional costs we don't have

[@hobojungle1]

That view is epic. You definitely made the right choice between the options you described.

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

What a beautiful place! Thats cheap for that rent.. unbelievable view😮 i was paying $2500 for a place way smaller than that in Minneapolis

[@TheGbizaille]

Exactly, I was about to say, "This would be at least $3500 without the garage in Minneapolis" 😂😂😂. At least this winter is pretty mild this year.

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

@@TheGbizailleI’m not complaining about the weather in MSP! No snow and way above freezing 🤘

[@darrengravitt]

That's a steal!! I wouldn't think twice about paying that, for that apartment with that view and everything it comes with. Congrats brother!! Also you get to live right next to your friends. Definitely a plus.

[@yarinahernandez3268]

That is a steal!!! Glad you jumped on it and didn’t think twice. Great price and Beautiful inside out apt, those views, the balcony, the bathrooms….. what else could be ask for??? !!!!! Happy for you!!!!

[@terrycollard5034]

Great place Mike, the view is amazing!

[@dayzpast]

Setup a gym near the balcony area! Floors perfect for a gym mat and some weights with bench

[@taurota1554]

Awesome apartment and view.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@35PhantomFan]

Ya did good Mike. That view is 🔥, the apartment itself is nice, and that is a reasonable price for all that is included. Well done 😎.

[@dobie25fan]

as a fellow pittsburgher, that's a great apartment with a great price and amazing view!

[@MrMlbfan6]

This is gonna be a banger channel . Keep your head up king 🫡🫡🫡🙌🏻

[@professor_goodfeels]

Family this is your time, its nothing but growth, good energy and progress. Keep goin and having a good day is all that matters! 👌🏿

[@matthewtyler5194]

I honestly love these personal channel videos

[@mitchellfeidt8879]

That's an awesome apartment and cost is responsible for where you are. Just an idea if you haven't done it yet maybe do a video at and on the incline to show the view from it. I road it for the first time back in the 60's and you could barely see the point. Love the apartment keep up the videos on both channels.

[@06acc]

In the San Francisco Bay Area your unit would be over $4500 per month. I think you got a good deal

[@PeterSalerno]

I'm amazed at the rent and square footage. Mike as always great video and love the real Mike 👊

[@zoefaith120]

Is good to hear you smile about life.

[@RascalCatify]

Being downtown and having a parking space, $2300 is not bad if you ask me. I havent rented in almost 17 years so I decided to see what the cost is of something I would consider comparable to your pad. I about choked when I started looking, 2bd 2bth ~1300 sq/ft, not downtown but in a central area, $6500/month. Guess what state I live in 😂

[@devengudinas1649]

Ny

[@bind]

Definitely Cali

[@RascalCatify]

@@bind Yep

[@yophilli]

@@RascalCatify absolutely insane

[@howardgore9807]

Good break down on apartment prices in your city. Also it does depend on different cities that how they charge for rent. Remember to always put the toilet seat down when doing videos. Some women are watching.

[@bradfordsparks329]

You did get a nice deal on the apartment. My daughter lives in New Jersey and she pays $5K/month for a two bedroom. That is great they installed those patio doors for you.

[@Birdhouselady]

I like your new apartment. That area between the living room and the sliding glass doors, I would find a couple of swivel chairs to sit on when it is too cold to sit outside. Then you will still have the views to look at

[@SuperCarsFromTheHood]

I had to move for different reasons. And let me say i can’t afford anything and KZbin is a hobby that I can no longer do. But I’m glad you got the deal you wanted and that’s one of the best views I ever seen.

[@andrewcaldrewood2387]

I don’t know what I would do if I had to find a rent. My mortgage is 1065 a month. 2 car garage and about the same size as your place. Rents near me are 2000 and up and smaller than my house. And that’s in Maine!

[@rcmadiax]

Thats a steal. I'm looking at moving to The Waterfront in Homestead and its going to run around $2500-2700 for a 2BR, 2.5 Bath w Garage Townhome.

[@eddiewhatsup]

Avoid paying RENT. The goal should be to own/finance a place as soon as possible.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

​@brutus6328 I want to know how he can afford this place and a Benz and also afford his own health insurance since he is self-employed.

[@bridgieoh9326]

My kid is splitting an old 2 bdrm 1 bath for college in Pittsburgh/Oakland area, it is a dump compared to your place. Their rent is $1300, plus utilities, no view, no parking. Your place will be great in the warmer months. We expect a 4th of July party video with front row fireworks display!

[@kidmaxima4life]

That's a great deal Mike, that view is priceless alone!

[@lyndahammel9502]

Yuor apartment looks nice and the rent seems reasonable. One plus is that you have a friend living there also. That's priceless.

[@simonrothwell9314]

Nice to see you settling in Mike

[@kalleman00]

Damn, it's not cheap living in America. I'd say that prices are at least double or triple compared to here in Sweden.

[@emmanuelmartinez5588]

Whoa whoa, rent is stoooooopid high in nyc as well, they be charging 3k for a studio and then want you to make 90x the rent and have a near perfect credit score. I’m not making this up it’s ridiculous in NYC for just a room alone I was paying 1300 a month in Bushwick Brooklyn now I’m living in Florida paying 1200 a month for a 3 bed 1 bath house

[@anthonyscalamogna4683]

I live in the Ft Lauderdale/Boca area of FL and and am a Yinzer…I’m paying nearly that for a half the size 1:1 way inland…I’m ready to brave the winter again and head back to the burgh!!!

[@אמסטרדםהולאנד]

You have a nice home, Mike. Great view and space, maybe you need some time to settle and get in to a new modus operandi to enjoy life more then you already do. I know everything about it because my wife past away recently.. but that’s life, that throws you a curve ball😅 Take care and have fun!

[@raynavarra]

That’s a great deal. Of course area is always a very big factor in price. Just for info sake. My kids are paying 2k a month for a small basement apartment. After the pandemic rents went trough the roof. Many of these landlords got screwed badly when the government said, no rent, no evictions. So, now they need to cover their cost. Rent may have stopped but the mortgage was still due. But anyway, nice place for sure Mike.

[@Papolucho702]

Vegas apartments of that size exceed what you pay, so well done! My wife and I were looking at apartments near the mountain area of Las Vegas in the northwest, 1400 a month for a 1 bedroom 750 sq ft and nearly $1700 for a 2 bedroom 1000 sq ft.

[@BigDJeff]

I live in a small city and that’s a steal… great job Mike!

[@peterguardino4403]

I’m sorry to hear about your situation but at least you got a great deal on the place! I live in a small city about 30 minutes south of Charlotte, NC and I pay $2100 for a two bedroom with roommates.

[@boatguyloz]

Hey Mike, I watch every video on the main channel and now this one too. I wish you the best of luck and enjoy all of your content!

[@charlton5787]

I pay more than that for a 2bd 2ba home that’s 1400 sq ft in small town Sandpoint, ID. I don’t even have a garage, single car long driveway that can hold two cars comfortably. Btw saw you with the Ferrari in Scottsdale a few years ago been following since the fusion days. Glad you see you in good spirits.

[@isaiasr1228]

That view dude! Nicely done Mike!

[@leolequerique]

Mike! Just subscribed! Wanted to say that while I do enjoy the Autovlog content, I’m really enjoying these new videos and following you along this new journey of yours. I have a feeling if you stay consistent with these, it’s going to give the Autovlog channel a run for its money! Wishing you all the best in what’s to come. 💪🏽

[@michaelmcmillon5933]

I moved from Ohio to Philly and paid $1500 for something I only got because I needed a place and it was not worth that much, especially with the renewal increases. Mind you it was a 1bd. I moved to Maryland, 20 minutes from DC and pay 2k for 2bd and it is nice.

[@E90_335xi]

I live in jersey and I pay 1450 for 2 bedroom apartment with 2 parking spots.

[@JuicingDailyTV]

Loving these new videos, haven't been checked into your main channel until the new S65, before that it was when you had the white Ferrari and the paint was chipping, so a while ago!!! I prefer these vkog style videos tbh, good luck with everything

[@jamesoakes4869]

Great job buddy. You were my first KZbin subscription

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Mike Vaim Great Video I think 2,300 a month for your Apartment isn't too bad considering rental prices here California and I can't wait to see a Furniture update

[@wileyfilms]

I've looked at this exact apartment like 4-5 years ago, I toured it and did love it but passed!

[@rudfil]

Pittsburgh is a very desirable city to live in compared to most other same sized cities in the northeast US. (thus the high cost of rent)

[@leoskips34]

That's crazy cheap compared to San Francisco, but sounds like a great deal! The view is amazing, I'd say you did really well.

[@zache3818]

I wish I was in Pittsburgh. I’m in Boston and it’s $4k for a decent 3 bedroom. It’s absolutely insane

[@Michael-nn9dr]

Really enjoyed video, live in San Antonio,2bd 2ba, 1200sq ft, 1700 a month. One covered parking spot(no garage). Crazy how rent is so high these days. But great apartment you have, crazy nice view 👍🏻

[@whompthatsucker599]

You could turn the coffee table round the other way, so the narrower end is in the gap of the sofa - yeah it will stick out into the room further, but at least you would be able to sit down without a squeeze 👍

[@richardmorris7063]

Its high but I'm not surprised. I figured two grand give or take. Nice view ,can't imagine not having the sliding glass doors to fully enjoy it. Get a good roommate & split costs.

[@moflow99]

If you factor in that sick view at night, it's not all that bad.

[@tonywalton2333]

So long as you’re happy there in your new space that’s all that matters..

[@JSonder143]

That’s a good price for an almost downtown two bedroom apartment. Here in Colorado that’s what you’d pay to live in the suburbs. The city will cost you two-three times that.

[@truthserum5310]

Honestly $2,300 a month for that good sized unit with that view and it's location is not bad at all. I live in Miami, Florida and $2,300 gets you a 1 bedroom apartment in Kendall with a view of a parking lot and no garage. Luckily I own my home here in Miami, and I can't imagine having to rent here, as rents are insane. My sister pays $2,900 a month for a 2/2 in Kendall close to the zoo, and she has no view. To rent downtown in a nice building here in Miami with a view would be $3,500 minimum for a 1/1.

[@Mercurefamilyvlogs]

Well for the apartment is nice but 2300 a lot of money for apartment im in essex vt and our new places are 1500 to 3500 depend on what you get for apartment or pent house. just seem the out side of the building look out dated from the back and please show the front with the garage. for the price of apartment in vemont we can get a house hope you guys can get your florida condo soon that be cook to go to fl god blesss you.

[@Mercurefamilyvlogs]

My friend place we pay 1100 for a 1 bed bath then it like 1500 for a 2 and 2500 for a town house plaza on the top. with parking in the under ground parking just seem really crazy to see how much people will charge for a small apartment. Thank for letting us know mike. i was figure the place was about 2000 to 3 for the place. don't worry about the seat up Bachler house has seat up. do like the balcony but i fear of baloney collapse. Garage is nice but seem tight. even the o G house the garage looked tight. Any ways hope to see the hooptie videos too. glad to be on both channels for subscribing.

[@iamslf]

i think that’s a steal for the location and the amount of room you’re getting. never mind the included utilities.

[@SHELBY13GT500]

Love it! Great price for what you get! Congratulations!

[@whatchis1120]

That’s sounds like a very reasonable price for what you get, very reasonable compared to that one unit. My 2/2 with a 2 car garage in an affluent are south Nashville cost me $2800 with everything for about 500s sqft less. Weird thing about mine is it’s integrated in a neighborhood a 240 unit complex in a neighborhood very unique. Too bad the houses here are 800k-1.3 million.

[@xxsekoxx]

Not too bad for that place. I pay close to 2k not including utilities for a 1 bedroom in North Austin. 850 SQ FT. Your view pays for itself!

[@maxracingteam23]

That is a really nice place you have there. The view is amazing!!

[@billcaruso1043]

Love the apartment Mike. What an awesome view!

[@maxb4289]

I think you did well and as long as you have peace of mind that's all the truly matters!

[@DucatiGTS]

With the interest rates being what they are, renting right now is more practical than buying a house until those rates drop. Once the market finally pops, you'll be able to pick up an amazing house. That view is certainly worth what you're paying and you're getting a lot of value for that $2300. It's not cheap, but I agree it's a great deal for what you're getting.

[@salomonkarr7917]

Market is not going to crash unfortunately, ppl been saying this for 9 plus years.

[@andymfilms]

Wow I can’t believe rent is cheaper there than in Boise Idaho where I’m at now $2300 a month for that apartment would probably be $5000 a month here the cost of living here is insane and it’s Boise Idaho. 10 years ago this is one of the cheapest places in the United States to live and then immediately went to California prices since the migration from California became epic

[@juliopaez4516]

Man, I live in a tiny one bedroom apartment 780 sq ft in Oak Park CA and pay $2500 for just rent.And the apartment is old, well kept but old. Rent is insane. Better to buy which is what I am planning to do once the interest rate go down. Rather buy even if mortgage payments are more but at least is your own place.

[@Aaronm123]

That's not a horrible price. I mean for the times we live in now. I pay $2600 with a 1 car garage in Washington state . (Divorced apartment life )

[@cornelisvandermarel5172]

...heeeee Mike, compared with Europe moderate city.this price is pretty at the high side..but.. seems to be ok for Pittsburgh ...awesome location. So enjoy buddy. All the best to you, grtz from the Netherlands

[@derekhorsburgh6238]

Hey Mike, was wondering what the rent was, thx for sharing👍In Toronto Canada, a older 500 sq/ft bachelor apartment can run $1500 mth and up. A 2bdm 1,000 sq/ft older building from $2,200 and keeps going pending what you can afford. Rents are ridiculous now compared to what they were 15-20-30 years ago and definitely more affordable then. You have a great place, the view is awesome the size is great and the price could be a lot worst.

[@djtrepound2407]

I’m paying 2k for a 640sq ft 1bdrm in Maryland and it’s an older complex development from the 90s. 🤦🏾‍♂️ These prices nowadays are INSANE.

[@cenewton3221]

That's way less than I thought it would be. I was thinking it would be over 4k/mo. easily. I guess you're at a stage in your life where you aren't looking to buy a house given your circumstances, so yeah, well done Mike. Enjoy it and best of luck to you. Hope you're able to spend some time with your daughter on Christmas. Take care & Merry Christmas from south & west from you here in Kentucky.

[@KnivesSurvival]

Thats not bad at all for being in the city. I dated a girl that lived in a high end area in Jersey and she lived in a very nice new 2 bedroom apartment in downtown and she was paying $4400

[@scottburns5049]

No way it's 1700sq ft

[@jamesbradford8574]

I live in coastal Southern California, and for $2300 you get a ratty 1bdrm in a rough neighborhood, with street parking. Enjoy the reasonable cost of living back East.

[@jrwarrior23]

You can rent a Crappy 1 Bedroom for less than $2500 here in California. That's a steal and what a view!

[@jpdaedalus77]

Try renting an apartment in Atlanta with a view like yours u'll pay at least $3K, even the dumps are $2k

[@johnde2754]

Hey M. AutoVlog, definitely seems to be a fair deal considering rental rates escalating as a direct result of ^HigH^ mortgage rates for single homes. Owner of the complex improving and sprucing the unit up an added bonus. Even though ELECTRIC will easily run you another "Franklin" a month still reasonable. Many Thanks Yo ! 🤜💥🤛

[@bobmueller5400]

Mike I think you got a great deal for the view and 2 bed and 2 bath...and the garage which you need

[@mchipelo]

Considering an apartment over here, in the middle of nowhere in Portugal costs ~1100$..that seems a nice deal.

[@anthonym9470]

2300 is cheap for that! That in Sacramento CA with a view like that is easily 3k plus garage

[@larryrobinson7268]

That is a nice pad but did you look into buying/renting a house?

[@larrydolph1728]

Pretty great deal actually! Awesome view!

[@JCizzleSoCal]

Very nice!!! Congratulations

[@JohnPeter3002]

dude i live in Europe and an apartment just like yours in a city similar to yours (of course this is not a 100% accurate comparision) costs around 500€-700€ it is absolutely jaw dropping seeing this absurd prices in the US for real....

[@trilla63]

Thanks for letting us into your life. Please do consider moving out of the state. Find new joy somewhere outside of PA.

[@Mindblazter80]

I pay 350 dollars per month for my house 😂 /Sweden

[@venom5809]

Considering you have that view the price isn’t bad.

[@djscottyc]

I’d say that’s a terrific deal. Best of both worlds and look at that view! Any more vacancies?