Downtown Pittsburgh vs. Cranberry Township Condos: Which Is Right for You?
Downtown Pittsburgh and Cranberry Township are two of the region’s busiest condo markets, and their median prices are only about $30,000 apart. But they offer very different lifestyles and very different monthly costs.
Side-by-Side Comparison (Last 12 Months)
| Measure | Downtown Pittsburgh | Cranberry Township |
|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 81 | 149 |
| Median price | $382,000 | $351,000 |
| Median size | 1,236 sq ft | 1,753 sq ft |
| Price per sq ft | $274 | $204 |
| Median monthly fee | $681 | $145 |
| Median annual taxes | $5,589 | $3,796 |
| Median days on market | 75 | 33 |
| Sale price vs. list price | 95% | 98% |
Estimated Monthly Cost
At the median price, with 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.3%:
- Downtown: about $2,095 principal and interest, $681 fee and $466 taxes, or roughly $3,240 a month before insurance.
- Cranberry: about $1,925 principal and interest, $145 fee and $316 taxes, or roughly $2,385 a month before insurance.
Downtown fees often include heat, water, staff, security and sometimes parking, which a Cranberry owner pays separately. Some newer Downtown buildings also have tax abatements that lower the tax bill for several years. Run your own numbers with our condo mortgage calculator.
Choose Downtown If You Want
- To walk to work, the Cultural District, PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium and the riverfront trails
- A doorman, elevator and lock-and-leave convenience
- To skip a car or keep just one
- More negotiating room: Downtown condos sold for about 95% of list price after a median 75 days
Choose Cranberry If You Want
- More space for the money: a typical Cranberry condo is about 500 sq ft larger
- An attached garage and a townhouse layout
- Low fees and an easy commute on I-79, I-76 and Route 19
- Highly rated Seneca Valley schools and suburban shopping
Not sure? Compare more areas in Best Pittsburgh Neighborhoods for Condos, or see what Downtown buildings offer in our Downtown condo living guide.
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Talk to a Pittsburgh Condo Specialist
Call the My Pittsburgh Condo team at (724) 933-8500 or contact us. We’ll pull the latest sales, fees and HOA documents for any building you’re considering.
Source: West Penn MLS condo and townhouse sales in Allegheny County and the surrounding suburbs tracked on My Pittsburgh Condo, November 2025 through October 2026. Medians shown; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Neighborhoods with very few sales can swing widely from year to year.