
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (78 Rentals)
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608 North Ave

207 Dunseith St, Unit 2-3

441-443-445 Library St

705 E 18th Ave

547 W 7th Ave

5229 Gertrude St

4740 Friendship Ave

508 9th St

3133 Josephine St
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7 Oakland Sq, Unit Second Floor Front

108 Orris St

705 E 18th Ave

440 North Ave

287 Fleet St

7217 Race St

117 S 22nd St

1009 Penn Ave

4307 Milgate St

5551 Columbo St
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1405 Martha St

2006 Monroe St

216 4th St

2840 Harcum Wy

935 Hilltop St

4749 Friendship Ave, Unit 2

2415 Harcum Wy

3417 Ward St, Unit 1

2329 Larkins Wy

5156 Dresden Wy
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7330 Woodlawn Ave

207 E 15th Ave

708 Anaheim St

7304 Forest Way

719 N Lang Ave

4554 Rosina Way

6202 Walnut St

2623 Jane St

618 N Atlantic Ave

10 Cable Pl
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426 Cedarville St

508 9th St

405 Alger St

344 Amber St

6948 Mt Vernon St

408 South Ave

115 S 25th St

242 E 17th Ave

723 Anaheim St

59 Pride Rd
East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Pittsburgh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,643 | $800 | $3,500 |
East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,424 | $950 | $10,000+ |
East Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,449 | $1,295 | $7,500 |
East Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,763 | $600 | $4,750 |
East Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,258 | $2,200 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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William Penn Heights | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Callowhill Apartments | Studio for July 7th | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Schenley Arms | Iwatani | Studio,1BA | $900 |
110 Butler St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Thames Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA
As of May 15, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1922 E Carson St | 1922 E Carson St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street | 516 Cato St | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 | 313 S Trenton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A | 4502 Stanton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
410 44th St, Unit 1 | 410 44th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
110 Butler St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Pittsburgh
What type of rentals are currently available in East Pittsburgh?
There are currently 1940 Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $8,861. There are also 283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Pittsburgh ranging from $500 to $30,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Pittsburgh?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Pittsburgh ranges from $500 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,327.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Pittsburgh?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Pittsburgh range from $950 to $5,265, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.
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Written by: Christine DiMaria
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
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