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

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property at 8 Welsford St

8 Welsford St

PittsburghPA15213
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21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 47 Bates St

47 Bates St

PittsburghPA15213

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Parkview Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Estates

3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Tin Top Apartments
Studio Apartments

Tin Top Apartments

2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,150
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,393
Connection at SouthsideThe SheetStudio,1BA$1,451
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
Hudson Oakland (Semple)3508 Cable Place "Heinz"2BR,1BA$2.30
Brix at 264041BR,1BA$2.86
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 3rd Floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.51
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1I)1BR,1BA$2.88
Connection at SouthsideGauge IIStudio ,1BA$2.48
51 Bates St, Unit 151 Bates St2BR,1BA$1.77
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$2.60
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #114

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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