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property at 1314 Sarah St

1314 Sarah St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 2814 Rockwood St

2814 Rockwood St

McKeesportPA15132
property at 547 W 7th Ave

547 W 7th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 308 Lenox Ave

308 Lenox Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 679 Orchard St

679 Orchard St

BellevuePA15202
property at 7217 Race St

7217 Race St

PittsburghPA15208
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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburgh, PA area range in price from $350 to $9,250 with an overall median price of $2,837. The three Pittsburgh neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Millvale at $800, Mt Oliver Boro at $975, and New Homestead at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburgh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Millvale$950$80037
Mt Oliver Boro$975$97523
New Homestead$1,050$1,05013
Glenfield$1,050$750152
McKeesport White Oak$1,109$556476
Homewood South$1,185$82541
Point Breeze North$1,185$82520
Lincoln Mt Vernon$1,200$789110
Pleasant Hills$1,250$5604307
Brentwood$1,256$5603517

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crawford Square Apartments in the Central Business District neighborhood priced from $240. Hilltop/Parkview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $556. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburgh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$240
Hilltop/Parkview ApartmentsParkview1BR,1BA$556
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio apartment1BR,1BA$560
3310 Brownsville RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$600
11670 Frankstown RdStudio / EfficiencyStudio,1BA$645
Pike Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Della PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
WestWood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pittsburgh area is the $0.25 price per square foot 855 Crucible St Model at 855 Crucible St, Unit 1 in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Pittsburgh apartment is the 1536 Penn Ave Model at 1536 Penn Ave starting at $2,250 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
855 Crucible St, Unit 1855 Crucible St1BR,1BA$0.25
1536 Penn Ave1536 Penn Ave5BR,4BA$0.85
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st5BR,1BA$0.54
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1733-1735 Helen Dr, Unit 17351733-1735 Helen Dr3BR,1.5BA$0.78
114 Orris St114 Orris St2BR,1.5BA$0.57
222 N Main St, Unit apartment 1222 N Main St1BR,1BA$0.80
112-114 Pauline Pl, Unit 112112-114 Pauline Pl2BR,2BA$0.85
227 Maytide St, Unit 2nd Floor227 Maytide St1BR,1BA$0.87
5230 Willock Rd E, Unit B5230 Willock Rd E1BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Pittsburgh?

There are currently 3773 Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $9,250. There are also 814 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pittsburgh ranging from $330 to $80,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pittsburgh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pittsburgh ranges from $330 to $80,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,867.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pittsburgh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pittsburgh range from $590 to $7,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $58,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.