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Observatory, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Observatory Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Observatory, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crawford Square Apartments in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $240. Teece Apartments in the Perry North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Observatory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$240
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Burkey Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Village in the Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$940
Sumner Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observatory, PA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Observatory area is the $0.25 price per square foot 855 Crucible St Model at 855 Crucible St, Unit 1 in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Observatory apartment is the 3550 Shadeland Ave Model at 3550 Shadeland Ave starting at $2,600 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Summer Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Observatory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
855 Crucible St, Unit 1855 Crucible St1BR,1BA$0.25
3550 Shadeland Ave3550 Shadeland Ave5BR,3BA$0.96
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1224 Pennsylvania Ave1224 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Rossview Heights Townhomes3 BD / 1 BA TH Liberty3BR,1BA$1.24
Alta Vista Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
607 Lorenz Ave, Unit 2607 Lorenz Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
Jacksonian Schoolhouse ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.21
25 Highland Ave, Unit 125 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio ,1BA$0.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Observatory, PA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Observatory, PA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Observatory Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Observatory?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Observatory is at Teece Apartments listed at $560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Observatory Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Observatory Apartment is $240 at Crawford Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Observatory Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Observatory is starting from $995 at Rossview Heights Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Observatory Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Observatory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rossview Heights Townhomes and starts from $1,450.

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