Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (393 Rentals)

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property at 3154 Avalon St

3154 Avalon St

PittsburghPA15219

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property at 8 Welsford St

8 Welsford St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 6401 Fifth Ave

6401 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15206
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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 Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $810. The Wendover Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
The Wendover CommunityFort PittStudio,1BA$855
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$872
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for ASAP!!Studio,1BA$875
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
500 Todd StStudioStudio,1BA$900
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 258 S Winebiddle St Model at 258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2258 S Winebiddle St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.16
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1.14
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A4502 Stanton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
1097 North Ave, Unit 1131097 North Ave1BR,1BA$1.08

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East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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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 $935.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is Carriage House Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Pittsburgh costs $2,700.

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 118 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 $416 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.

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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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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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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.