
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street

8 Welsford St

Connection at Southside

21 Hodge St

3203 Joe Hammer Square

Steiner Realty South Side Listings

Helm on the Allegheny

47 Bates St
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Hudson Oakland

3303 Juliet St

2415 Harcum Wy

2329 Larkins Wy

2623 Jane St
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $888 | $10,000+ |
South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $500 | $3,729 |
South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $895 | $4,550 |
South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,200 | $5,069 |
South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $750 | $2,595 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available South Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,024. Hudson Oakland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
Hudson Oakland | 3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
2626 South Side Flats | SA | Studio,1BA | $1,393 |
Connection at Southside | The Sheet | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.26 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B Model at Hudson Oakland starting at $2,100 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Flats at Southside Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Hudson Oakland | 3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Hudson Oakland (Semple) | 3508 Cable Place "Heinz" | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Brix at 26 | 404 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
3030 South Water Apartments | Citron - 3rd Floor - River View | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
LiveWell Apartments | 1 Bedroom (1I) | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Connection at Southside | Gauge II | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
51 Bates St, Unit 1 | 51 Bates St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #114
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Oakland is at Helm on the Allegheny listed at $1,024.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oakland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oakland Apartment is $1,049 at Helm on the Allegheny.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Oakland is starting from $1,650 at Hudson Oakland.
What is the most affordable South Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LiveWell Apartments and starts from $3,252.
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