Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Edgewood Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Court

235 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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1611 Miriam St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Miriam St

1611 Miriam StPittsburgh, PA 15218

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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Tudor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Townley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Townley Manor

101 Lloyd AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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118 Maple Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Maple Ave

118 Maple AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Edgewood, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $810. 5612 Hempstead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Cornerstone Village Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,049
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1,140
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B3BR,1BA$2,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, PA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $2.63 price per square foot The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B Model at The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Pennwood Model at Regent Square starting at $1,140 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B3BR,1BA$2.63
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1.34
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.94
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio ,1BA$1.35
Brittany Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Edgewood, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #69

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Edgewood Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Cornerstone Village Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?

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 25 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?

Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $596 which is $1,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

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