Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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PittsburghPA15213
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Oakland, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Oakland, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Oakland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 Connection at Southside priced from $888. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,036. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Connection at SouthsideCharge-AStudio,1BA$888
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,036
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,230
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,285
Hot Metal FlatsStudio E1Studio,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.43 price per square foot 516 Cato St Model at 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 2334 Sarah St Model at 2334 Sarah St, Unit 2 starting at $1,995 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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.
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$1.43
2334 Sarah St, Unit 22334 Sarah St3BR,2BA$1.66
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Hudson OaklandSublet Opportunity 3229 Joe Hammer2BR,1BA$2.37
Brix at 261011BR,1BA$2.29
Hudson Oakland (Semple)3508 Cable Place "Heinz"2BR,1BA$2.49
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 3rd Floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.51
Hot Metal FlatsOne Bedroom A1 (ADA)1BR,1BA$2.65
51 Bates St, Unit 151 Bates St2BR,1BA$1.77
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$2.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #131

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 Connection at Southside listed at $888.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oakland Apartment is $1,118 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 $1,425 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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