
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (463 Rentals)


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Hoodridge Manor Apartments

The Alden

4201 Windsor St

11670 Frankstown Rd

Greenview Apartments

Alta Vista Apartments

231 W Burgess St

3185 Glendale Ave

855 Crucible St, Unit 1

5230 Willock Rd E, Unit B

3225 Joe Hammer Square, Unit 1

1409 Summit St, Unit #403

3224 Bookman Ave, Unit 2nd floor

3310 Brownsville Rd

134 Pius St

122 Dinsmore Ave

3805-3809-3809 Baytree St

67 Beltzhoover Ave

Cloverleaf Towers

346 Ophelia St

Brentwood Towne Apartments

Velma Court

5715 E Liberty Blvd

2040 Brownsville Rd, Unit 2042

2221 Hawthorne Ave

2217 Arlington Ave

855 Crucible St

343 Centre Ave

Douglas Plaza

Jefferson Apartments

Pike Place Apartments

1122 Goettmann St

The Wendover Community

14 S Grandview Ave

4521 Butler St

16 Kittanning St

853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor

2903 Stayton St

227 Maytide St
Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pittsburgh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $560 | $4,500 |
Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $500 | $7,017 |
Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $630 | $8,472 |
Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $590 | $7,837 |
Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,295 | $9,250 |
Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $600 | $3,000 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pittsburgh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pittsburgh is under $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $240, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $2,860.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pittsburgh?
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 206,217 regular apartments in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Cheap apartments in Pittsburgh have an average cost of $538 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.