
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (64 Rentals)
Rental terms in Pittsburgh as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Brittany Apartments

Arsenal 201

Connection at Southside

Perrytown Place

Crane Village Apartments

Cliffside Manor Apartments

Park View Apartments

Lebanon Vue

Helm on the Allegheny

Chateaugay Apartments

Westpointe Apartment Homes

Emerald Gardens

Baumhaus Apartments

The Evalee Apartments

Terminal 21

Laurel Village Apartments

City View Apartments

Flats on Fifth

Mountvue Apartments

The Commonwealth Building

Smallman Flats

The View North Hills

Club at North Hills Apartment Homes

Nineteen North Apartments and Townhomes

Apartments at River View

The Pennsylvanian

The Preserve at Heinz

The Washington at Chatham

The Cascades Apartments and Townhomes

Castle Ridge Apartments

North Pointe Commons

Oak Hill

St. Clair Woods Apartments

Bear Run Village

Park West 205 Apartment Homes

Pennsylvania Apartments

The Yards at 3 Crossings

Torrente Apartment Homes

Heinz Lofts

The Flats at Southside Works

Carson Street Commons
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 | $1,543 | $560 | $4,627 |
Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $500 | $6,418 |
Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $630 | $8,658 |
Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $775 | $8,079 |
Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,000 | $9,480 |
Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,472 | $600 | $10,000+ |
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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
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 $7,798.
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 4,484 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 $525 which is $7,273 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.