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property at 35 W Main St

35 W Main St

CarnegiePA15106

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property at 547 W 7th Ave

547 W 7th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 5229 Gertrude St

5229 Gertrude St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 607 Monterey St

607 Monterey St

McKeesportPA15132
property at 308 Lenox Ave

308 Lenox Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 306 Lenox Ave

306 Lenox Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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: 04/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburgh, PA area range in price from $350 to $27,970 with an overall median price of $5,529. The three Pittsburgh neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Liberty Port Vue at $750, Crafton at $895, and McKeesport White Oak at $556. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburgh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Liberty Port Vue$750$7502
Crafton$895$8951
McKeesport White Oak$950$55610
Glenfield$1,095$7007
Whitehall$1,171$560108
Lincoln Mt Vernon$1,200$7892
Castle Shannon$1,209$56084
Pleasant Hills$1,209$560113
Mt Oliver Boro$1,300$1,3001
Brighton Heights$1,350$57513

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hilltop/Parkview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $556. Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home in the Overbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburgh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilltop/Parkview ApartmentsParkview1BR,1BA$556
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeGet 1 MONTH FREE on One-Bedroom Apartments!1BR,1BA$560
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Greenlee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Pike Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Della PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
AnnhurstStudioStudio,1BA$725
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pittsburgh area is the $0.54 price per square foot 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Pittsburgh apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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.
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$0.75
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2258 S Winebiddle St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
1230 Berkshire Ave, Unit 21230 Berkshire Ave4BR,1BA$0.93
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
409 North Ave, Unit 3409 North Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
244 Mckinley Ave, Unit Apt 1244 Mckinley Ave1BR,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Pittsburgh?

There are currently 3896 Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $28,110. There are also 778 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 $9,882.

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 $775 to $6,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $778 to $58,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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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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.

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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.