Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (103 Rentals)

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property at 306 Alice St

$850 - $900

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

306 Alice St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 3320 Ward St

$985 - $1,165

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21, 2026

3320 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 3423 Ward St

$1,100 - $2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1, 2026

3423 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Oliver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Oliver area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Carson Square Apartments priced from $1,100. 2512 Sarah St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,100
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony - ASK ABOUT MOVE IN SPEC...1BR,1BA$1,200
Terminal 21S1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Connection at SouthsideThe ChargeStudio,1BA$1,292

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at 1819 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 48 Maytide St Model at 48 Maytide St, Unit #2 starting at $1,330 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Carrick neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Oliver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1819 Sarah StTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
48 Maytide St, Unit #248 Maytide St4BR,1BA$0.53
236 Smith Way, Unit 2236 Smith Way2BR,1BA$0.63
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.03
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.21
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt22827 Brownsville Rd1BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #123

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mt Oliver Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 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 Mt Oliver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mt Oliver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Oliver is under $1,292.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Oliver?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Oliver is Carson Square Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $5,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Oliver?

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 30 regular apartments in Mt Oliver 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 Mt Oliver?

Cheap apartments in Mt Oliver have an average cost of $509 which is $4,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!