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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 13431 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Pittsburgh, PA that range in price from $481 to $7,172. South Allegheny, Outlying South Allegheny and North Allegheny are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pittsburgh with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Allegheny745$1,464$500
Outlying South Allegheny619$1,545$500
North Allegheny389$1,570$481
Downtown Pittsburgh306$1,843$500
Bedford Dwellings303$1,850$500
Crawford-Roberts297$1,850$500
Middle Hill285$1,878$500
Terrace Village285$1,878$500
Upper Hill263$1,750$500
Troy Hill232$1,850$500

Largest Available Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pittsburgh, PA is found at Etage Apartments in the Central Business District neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $3,000. The Flats at Southside Works in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,188 square feet and currently listed start at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pittsburgh:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Etage ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,500 Sq Ft$3,000
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1,188 Sq Ft$1,500
Eastside BondYardley (1 Bedroom & 1.5 Bathroom w/ a Den)1,186 Sq Ft$3,891
The School HouseOne Bedroom776 Sq Ft$1,500
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath745 Sq Ft$1,450
The PennsylvanianYorkshire710 Sq Ft$1,457
New King Edward Apartments1BR/1.0BA662 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pittsburgh, PA is the Parkview Model starting from $556 at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood. The second most affordable Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Della Plaza starting at $710 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh is currently $1,721. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pittsburgh:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hilltop/Parkview ApartmentsParkview$556
Della PlazaOne Bedroom$710
WestWood Apartments1BR/1.0BA$725
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$749
William Penn HeightsModel1A$750
4909 Verona RdONE BEDROOM$759
The AldenA3$784
Villa Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom$795

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Pittsburgh Overview

"Pittsburgh aka ""The Steel City"" is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and among the top 20 metro areas by population in the United States. As of 2016, it has been over 200 years since the city was incorporated. The city is rich with history and offers locals a variety of enjoyment all year long, which makes finding your new home among the many available Pittsburgh apartments for rent - a must! "

Why live in Pittsburgh, PA?

Pittsburgh has been voted multiple times by publications such as The Economist, Forbes and Places Rated Almanac as the “Most Livable City” in the United States. The combination of affordable rent for apartments in Pittsburgh and good jobs paired with a vibrant nightlife and plenty of cultural events make it a trendy city to live in, especially for young people.

Pittsburgh, PA
Population: 301,048

Ranked #66

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Pittsburgh is at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments listed at $556.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pittsburgh is $1,721.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pittsburgh is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Etage Apartments.

What is the average size for Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is currently 956 sq ft.

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