Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $400 (82 Rentals)

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property at 134 Pius St

134 Pius St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 346 Ophelia St

346 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 340 Rochelle St

340 Rochelle St

PittsburghPA15210
property at 8 Welsford St

8 Welsford St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 3808 Pier St

3808 Pier St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 11 Maytide St

11 Maytide St

PittsburghPA15227
property at 47 Bates St

47 Bates 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 Gladstone Residences priced from $966. Fifth Avenue School Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$966
Fifth Avenue School Lofts200Studio,1BA$1,080
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,150
Terminal 21S5 StudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 84 Wyoming St Model at 84 Wyoming St, Unit House starting at $1,500 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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.
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
1928 Harcum Way3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.60
1230 Berkshire Ave, Unit 21230 Berkshire Ave4BR,1BA$0.93
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One and a Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.47
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 12827 Brownsville Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
2040 Brownsville Rd, Unit 20422040 Brownsville Rd1BR,1BA$1.06
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #131

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA 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 $1,246.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mt Oliver is Gladstone Residences which is listed at $966, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $2,600.

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 54 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 $361 which is $2,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

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