
Cheap Homes for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $400 (272 Rentals)
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203 Nicole Ln

3818 Alexis St

9002 Knoll St

300 N 4th St

726 Large Ave

441-443-445 Library St

814 Summit St

324 N 4th St

35 W Main St
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508 Chestnut St

184 Greenfield Ave

123 6th St

547 W 7th Ave

5229 Gertrude St

705 E 18th Ave

341 Orchard Pl

3133 Josephine St

4740 Friendship Ave

2320 Milburn St
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508 9th St

207 Auriles St

607 Monterey St

100 Hazel Pl

308 Lenox Ave

5 E Orchard Ave

631 Edmond St

2611 Brownsville Rd

606 California Ave

123 Churchill St

337 Dersam St

1504 Davis Ave

345 Dersam St

1611 Westmont Ave

306 Lenox Ave

528 St Clair Ave

1032 Summit St

2836 Spring St

223 Merrimac St, Unit #1

3586 Elmhurst Ave

5714 Woodmont St

1033 Sherman Ave

7 Oakland Sq, Unit Second Floor Front

705 E 18th Ave

634 Southcrest Dr

287 Fleet St

646 Morewood Ave

217-225-225 Luray St

7217 Race St

117 S 22nd St
Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pittsburgh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,839 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,190 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,276 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,690 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,204 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA
Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Liberty Port Vue | $750 | $725 | 2 |
Crafton | $925 | $895 | 2 |
Sewickley Hills | $980 | $980 | 1 |
Glenfield | $1,050 | $795 | 5 |
McKeesport White Oak | $1,100 | $740 | 6 |
Pleasant Hills | $1,124 | $560 | 106 |
Whitehall | $1,149 | $560 | 101 |
Castle Shannon | $1,175 | $560 | 72 |
Lincoln Mt Vernon | $1,200 | $789 | 2 |
Brighton Heights | $1,350 | $575 | 17 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Teece Apartments | Medium effeciency Unit | Studio,1BA | $560 |
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Fresh Studio Living at Hillside Meadows! | Studio,1BA | $560 |
Greenlee Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Pike Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Della Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
WestWood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Penn Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
William Penn Heights | Model1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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860 railroad st, Unit 4 | 860 railroad st | 5BR,1BA | $0.54 |
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
1733-1735 Helen Dr, Unit 1735 | 1733-1735 Helen Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.75 |
84 Wyoming St, Unit House | 84 Wyoming St | 3BR,2BA | $0.75 |
531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street | 516 Cato St | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2 | 258 S Winebiddle St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
409 North Ave, Unit 3 | 409 North Ave | 1BR,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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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.

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.