Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 19,196, at the 2000 census, having lost more than 10,000 in 60 years since 1940 when 29,853 people were enumerated. The borough was named in honor of William Wilkins, Secretary of War under President Tyler. Wilkinsburg apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Wilkinsburg apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.