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property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 340 Rochelle St

340 Rochelle St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 180 Oneida St

180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 47 Bates St

47 Bates St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 90 S 22nd St

90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203
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Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Knoxville area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crawford Square Apartments priced from $1,069. Fallowfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Fallowfield Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,150
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,214
Terminal 21S7 StudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, PA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St starting at $2,535 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
1707 Edwards Way, Unit 2nd Floor Apt1707 Edwards Way4BR,1BA$1.15
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.09
156 S 18th St, Unit 1156 S 18th St2BR,1BA$1.18
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12
427 Carl St, Unit 427 carl street apt 1427 Carl St2BR,1BA$1.13

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Pittsburgh, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Knoxville Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knoxville is under $1,246.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Knoxville is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,069, while the average apartment in Knoxville costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knoxville?

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 38 regular apartments in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Knoxville have an average cost of $323 which is $2,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knoxville.

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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