3202 Joe Hammer Square
PittsburghPA15213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (24 Rentals)
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from $6005 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 2
312 Ophelia St, Unit 5 and 6
312 Ophelia StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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from $7504 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street
516 Cato StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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8 Welsford St
PittsburghPA15213
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from $888Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Connection at Southside
2984 Sidney StPittsburgh, PA 15203
21 Hodge St
PittsburghPA15213
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3203 Joe Hammer Square
PittsburghPA15213
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from $1,024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Helm on the Allegheny
2239 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
47 Bates St
PittsburghPA15213
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from $1,1001 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15
338 Joncaire St, Unit 1
338 Joncaire StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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from $1,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hudson Oakland
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
3303 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,663 | $888 | $2,108 |
| Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $500 | $3,742 |
| Central Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $895 | $4,550 |
| Central Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $1,200 | $3,774 |
| Central Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $750 | $3,500 |
| Central Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $600 | $3,375 |
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Cheapest Available Central Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,024. Hudson Oakland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Central Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
| Hudson Oakland | 3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 343 McKee Pl | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Connection at Southside | The Charge | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
| The Bridge on Forbes | C3 - A - Standard | 3BR,3BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $1.67 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Central Oakland apartment is the 3402 5th Ave Model at 3402 5th Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Portal Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 3402 5th Ave, Unit 2 | 3402 5th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Park House Flats | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Hudson Oakland | 3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Hudson Oakland (Semple) | 3508 Cable Place "Heinz" | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Brix at 26 | 404 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Connection at Southside | Gauge II | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
| 51 Bates St, Unit 1 | 51 Bates St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 368 Atwood St, Unit 3 | 368 Atwood St | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #136
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Oakland is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Central Oakland is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Central Oakland costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Oakland?
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 50 regular apartments in Central Oakland 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 Central Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Central Oakland have an average cost of $1,054 which is $1,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Oakland.
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