
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $888 (4 Rentals)

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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 |
---|---|---|---|
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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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?
- 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 South Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Oakland is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in South Oakland is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,024, while the average apartment in South Oakland costs $3,457.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 48 regular apartments in South 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 South Oakland?
Cheap apartments in South Oakland have an average cost of $999 which is $2,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oakland.
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