Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (244 Rentals)

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property at 346 Ophelia St

346 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 343 Centre Ave

343 Centre Ave

PittsburghPA15215
property at 5552 Covode St

5552 Covode St

PittsburghPA15217
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pittsburgh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Pittsburgh is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is William Penn Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Pittsburgh costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 139 regular apartments in East 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 East Pittsburgh?

Cheap apartments in East Pittsburgh have an average cost of $413 which is $2,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.