Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 $1,028. Hudson Oakland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable Central Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,028
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,230
The Bridge on ForbesC3 - A - Standard3BR,3BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $1.43 price per square foot 516 Cato St Model at 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Central Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$1.43
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
Park House Flats2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Hudson OaklandSublet Opportunity 3229 Joe Hammer2BR,1BA$2.37
Brix at 261011BR,1BA$2.29
Hudson Oakland (Semple)3508 Cable Place "Heinz"2BR,1BA$2.30
Connection at SouthsideGauge IIStudio ,1BA$2.77
51 Bates St, Unit 151 Bates St2BR,1BA$1.77
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Oakland?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $4,550. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Oakland ranging from $895 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Oakland ranges from $895 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,315.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Oakland range from $1,600 to $3,774, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,875 to $2,475. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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.

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