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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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Pittsburgh Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025

There are currently 4741 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Pittsburgh, PA that range in price from $575 to $8,776. South Allegheny, Outlying South Allegheny and North Allegheny are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pittsburgh with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Allegheny176$1,425$575
Outlying South Allegheny165$1,425$575
North Allegheny124$1,425$575
Bedford Dwellings120$1,425$760
Herrs Island107$1,425$770
Crawford-Roberts103$1,425$770
Downtown Pittsburgh103$1,425$770
Middle Hill98$1,487$600
Terrace Village98$1,487$600
Upper Hill95$1,485$600

Largest Available Pittsburgh Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Pittsburgh, PA is found at LiveWell Apartments in the Central Business District neighborhood and is 957 square feet priced from $1,677. Etage Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 802 square feet and currently listed start at $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Pittsburgh:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
LiveWell ApartmentsLoft (LA)957 Sq Ft$1,677
Etage ApartmentsStudio802 Sq Ft$3,000
The Penn at Walnut on HighlandStudio Suite D1800 Sq Ft$1,938
Walnut on HighlandSuite D1 (The Penn Building)800 Sq Ft$1,938
Teece ApartmentsLarge effeciency Unit750 Sq Ft$650
Bakery LivingThe Studio 3 (Orange)740 Sq Ft$1,996
MorrowfieldMinerva660 Sq Ft$1,240
Albion at Morrow Park(V3) Convertible655 Sq Ft$2,050
The School HouseStudio563 Sq Ft$1,325
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BA294 Sq Ft$1,050

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Studio Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Pittsburgh, PA is the Medium effeciency Unit Model starting from $560 at Teece Apartments in the Perry North neighborhood. The second most affordable Pittsburgh Studio is the Studio Model at Greenlee Apartments starting at $600 in the Carrick neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Pittsburgh is currently $1,559. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Pittsburgh:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency Unit$560
Greenlee ApartmentsStudio$600
Pike Place ApartmentsStudio$675
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio OPEN HOUSE this Saturday!$695
Bellevue MansionsSpacious Studio Apartment$725
Carol Shamrock ApartmentsLarge Studio with Balcony$775
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 Studio$785
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7th$799
Cambridge CourtHUTCH$810
Baywood125 5B$840

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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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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
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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 Studio Pittsburgh Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh with Studio?

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

How much is the average rent for a Studio Pittsburgh Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Pittsburgh is $1,559.

What is the largest available Studio Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pittsburgh is a 957 square feet unit starting from $1,677 at LiveWell Apartments.

What is the average size for Pittsburgh Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Pittsburgh is currently 1,150 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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