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East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights priced from $750. Callowhill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7thStudio,1BA$799
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 22BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A4502 Stanton Ave1BR,1BA$1.05
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for East Central Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $949.

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 $3,000.

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 110 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 $395 which is $2,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.

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