
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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The Schenley Arms

Connection at Southside

621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl

4711 Maripoe St

Helm on the Allegheny

4810 Liberty Ave

New King Edward Apartments

Oakland Apartments

173 Morewood Ave

338 Joncaire St, Unit 1

4521 Centre Ave

The Royal York Apartments

LUNA Lofts

3706 Melwood Ave, Unit Apartment #2
North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
North Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,526 | $775 | $2,104 |
North Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $910 | $3,987 |
North Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,155 | $4,550 |
North Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,260 | $3,774 |
North Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $2,485 | $2,990 |
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Cheapest Available North Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dakota priced from $935. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,028. Here are the most affordable North Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dakota | Roberts | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
EDMOND SQUARE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
LUNA Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
The Royal York Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
LiveWell Apartments | Loft (LA) | Studio,1BA | $1,509 |
Connection at Southside | The Charge | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Oakland, PA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Oakland area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at The Royal York Apartments in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value North Oakland apartment is the 3301 Iowa St Model at 3301 Iowa St, Unit 3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Royal York Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
3301 Iowa St, Unit 3 | 3301 Iowa St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
357 Cedarville St, Unit #2 | 357 Cedarville St | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Park House Flats | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
LUNA Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
753 S Millvale Ave, Unit 3 | 753 S Millvale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
One On Centre | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl | 621 Melwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
EDMOND SQUARE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Getting Around the North Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 North Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Oakland is under $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in North Oakland is Dakota which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in North Oakland costs $2,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Oakland?
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 50 regular apartments in North Oakland 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 North Oakland?
Cheap apartments in North Oakland have an average cost of $953 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Oakland.
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