Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garfield Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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305 N Negley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

305 N Negley Ave

305 N Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Garfield Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Commons

242 Fern StPittsburgh, PA 15201

Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garfield area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Callowhill Apartments priced from $875. Highland Park Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Garfield apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for ASAP!!Studio,1BA$875
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 22BR,1BA$949
Cornerstone Village Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$980
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield, PA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garfield area is the $1.19 price per square foot 5515 Hays St Model at 5515 Hays St, Unit 2 in the in the East Liberty neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Garfield apartment is the 5401 Broad St Model at 5401 Broad St, Unit FL2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5515 Hays St, Unit 25515 Hays St3BR,2.5BA$1.19
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.16
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
120 S Graham St, Unit 3120 S Graham St1BR,1BA$1.22
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B3BR,1BA$2.63
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.94
5482 Penn Ave, Unit 3rd floor5482 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
1709 FIFTHStevenson1BR,1BA$2.28
Highland Park Properties5821-5823 - 0Studio ,1BA$2.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #78

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 Garfield Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Garfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garfield is under $1,820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garfield?

The cheapest apartment in Garfield is Highland Park Properties which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Garfield costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garfield?

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 32 regular apartments in Garfield 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 Garfield?

Cheap apartments in Garfield have an average cost of $650 which is $2,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garfield.

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