Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carnegie, PA from $300 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carnegie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Carnegie Studio Apartments | $1,110 | $950 | $2,159 |
| Cheap Carnegie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $350 | $2,029 |
| Cheap Carnegie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $935 | $2,303 |
| Cheap Carnegie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,079 | $2,649 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carnegie, PA
Pricing Updated: 12/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Carnegie, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carnegie Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carnegie | $1,830 | $650 | 146 |
Cheapest Available Carnegie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carnegie, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fieldbrook Apartments in the Banksville neighborhood priced from $925. Crafton Broadhead Apartments in the Fairywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carnegie apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldbrook Apartments | Voelkel 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Crafton Broadhead Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Aspen Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| The Lofts at Terrain | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carnegie, PA
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carnegie area is the $0.70 price per square foot 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit A in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Carnegie apartment is the The Chatham Model at Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive starting at $1,600 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Banksville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carnegie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 Washington Ave, Unit A | 518 Washington Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.70 |
| Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive | The Chatham | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| Apartments on Academy | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 26 Dorsey St, Unit 26 | 26 Dorsey St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 318 Lydia St, Unit Rear | 318 Lydia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Avon Court | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Fieldbrook Apartments | Fieldbrook 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Crafton Broadhead Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2500 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 120 Rothesay Ave, Unit 1 | 120 Rothesay Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Aspen Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carnegie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carnegie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carnegie is under $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carnegie?
The cheapest apartment in Carnegie is Fieldbrook Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Carnegie costs $1,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carnegie?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Carnegie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carnegie?
Cheap apartments in Carnegie have an average cost of $248 which is $1,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carnegie.
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