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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 Studio unit found at Teece Apartments in the Perry North neighborhood priced from $560. Carol Shamrock Apartments in the Fairywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Observatory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Carol Shamrock ApartmentsLarge Studio with BalconyStudio,1BA$775
Hillcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Bellevue Mansions1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$875
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Sumner Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$925
Tiffany ApartmentsTiffany 6041BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observatory, PA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Observatory area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Observatory apartment is the 107 Braden Ct Model at 107 Braden Ct, Unit Apt 107 starting at $1,525 with a $0.76 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.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
107 Braden Ct, Unit Apt 107107 Braden Ct3BR,2BA$0.76
111 Smithfield St, Unit #3111 Smithfield St2BR,1BA$1.22
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 22120 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$0.81
Rossview Heights Townhomes3 BD / 1 BA TH Liberty3BR,1BA$1.24
92 Rosecrest Dr, Unit 9292 Rosecrest Dr2BR,1BA$1.11
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.96
1869 Perrott Ave, Unit 3rd Foor1869 Perrott Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
Alta Vista Apartments1bd- Basement1BR,1BA$1.26
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio ,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Observatory

What type of rentals are currently available in Observatory?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Observatory, PA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $10,670. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Observatory ranging from $855 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Observatory?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Observatory ranges from $855 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,015.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Observatory?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Observatory range from $1,220 to $6,502, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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