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3202 Joe Hammer Square
$5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 8, 2025

3202 Joe Hammer Square

Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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4913 Gertrude St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 10, 2025

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Pittsburgh, PA 15207
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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburgh, PA area range in price from $350 to $9,250 with an overall median price of $2,998. The three Pittsburgh neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Glen Hazel at $800, Millvale at $625, and Lincoln Mt Vernon at $515. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburgh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Glen Hazel$800$8001
Millvale$862$6254
Lincoln Mt Vernon$895$5151
Liberty Port Vue$915$52512
Mt Oliver Boro$1,024$7203
Brighton Heights$1,030$57512
Brentwood$1,279$49088
Pleasant Hills$1,279$560101
Whitehall$1,279$490102
McKeesport White Oak$1,300$51518

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $556. 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 Pittsburgh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilltop/Parkview ApartmentsParkview1BR,1BA$556
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call...1 MONTH FREE RENT!! 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$560
11670 Frankstown RdStudio / EfficiencyStudio,1BA$645
93 Mt Lebanon Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
WestWood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Della PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

As of December 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh apartment is the 1x1 Model at LUNA Lofts starting at $1,225 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pittsburgh 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
LUNA Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.77
849 Kennebec StSingle Family Home3BR,1BA$0.82
962 Oxford St, Unit #1 downstairs962 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.84
601 Orchard Ave, Unit 2601 Orchard Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
132 Cherry St, Unit 1132 Cherry St2BR,1BA$0.91
2835 Louisiana Ave, Unit #12835 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
637 Evergreen Ave, Unit 637 Evergreen637 Evergreen Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
77 Hickory St, Unit 77 Hickory77 Hickory St2BR,1BA$0.80
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio ,1BA$0.93

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pittsburgh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pittsburgh?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartment is $556 at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pittsburgh is starting from $630 at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments and starts from $775.

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