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property at 3154 Avalon St

3154 Avalon St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 1241 Mutual St

1241 Mutual St

PittsburghPA15204
property at 346 Ophelia St

346 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 6814 Grand Ave

6814 Grand Ave

PittsburghPA15225
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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburgh, PA area range in price from $350 to $33,510 with an overall median price of $5,807. The three Pittsburgh neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Liberty Port Vue at $750, Mt Oliver Boro at $975, and Sewickley Hills at $980. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburgh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Liberty Port Vue$750$7502
Mt Oliver Boro$975$9751
Sewickley Hills$980$9801
Glenfield$1,072$7006
McKeesport White Oak$1,109$55612
Pleasant Hills$1,171$56083
Whitehall$1,171$56083
Lincoln Mt Vernon$1,200$7502
Crafton$1,295$8951
Castle Shannon$1,309$56079

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Carol Shamrock in the Fairywood neighborhood priced from $545. Hilltop/Parkview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $556. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburgh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carol ShamrockStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$545
Hilltop/Parkview ApartmentsParkview1BR,1BA$556
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio apartment1BR,1BA$560
Greenlee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Pike Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Della PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
AnnhurstStudioStudio,1BA$725
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pittsburgh area is the $0.54 price per square foot 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Pittsburgh apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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.
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st5BR,1BA$0.54
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1733-1735 Helen Dr, Unit 17351733-1735 Helen Dr3BR,1.5BA$0.75
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2258 S Winebiddle St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
1230 Berkshire Ave, Unit 21230 Berkshire Ave4BR,1BA$0.93
405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2405 Franklin Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
643 Petty St, Unit 2Petty643 Petty St1BR,1BA$0.94
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio ,1BA$0.93
Carol ShamrockStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.91

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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 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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Hilltop/Parkview Apartments which is listed at $556, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $5,807.

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 4,166 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 $520 which is $5,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.

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