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property at 3258 Dawson St

3258 Dawson St

PittsburghPA15213
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

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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 705 E 18th Ave

705 E 18th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 7217 Race St

7217 Race St

PittsburghPA15208
property at 117 S 22nd St

117 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203

Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburgh, PA area range in price from $350 to $14,880 with an overall median price of $4,005. The three Pittsburgh neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Liberty Port Vue at $725, Crafton at $895, and Sewickley Hills at $980. 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$7252
Crafton$925$8952
Sewickley Hills$980$9801
Glenfield$1,050$7955
McKeesport White Oak$1,100$7406
Pleasant Hills$1,124$560106
Whitehall$1,149$560101
Castle Shannon$1,175$56072
Lincoln Mt Vernon$1,200$7892
Brighton Heights$1,350$57517

Cheapest Available Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeFresh Studio Living at Hillside Meadows!Studio,1BA$560
Greenlee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Pike Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$685
Della PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
WestWood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA

As of May 04, 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
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2258 S Winebiddle St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 22120 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$0.81
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
409 North Ave, Unit 3409 North Ave1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Pittsburgh?

There are currently 3760 Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $15,110. There are also 759 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pittsburgh ranging from $415 to $50,000.

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 $415 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,508.

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 $900 to $6,520, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.