Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211
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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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900 Penn
Studio Apartments

900 Penn

900 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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property at 350 Oliver Ave

350 Oliver Ave

PittsburghPA15222
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The William
1 Bedroom Apartments

The William

209 9th StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Century Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Building

130 7th StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clark Building priced from $1,180. Eighth and Penn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Clark BuildingThe Clark Building1BR,1BA$1,180
Eighth and PennHeeren AStudio,1BA$1,200
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,313
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed A1BR,1BA$1,325
Press House ApartmentsSteinbeck1BR,1BA$1,350
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,351
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/ 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,397
The Roosevelt BuildingSmall Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,400
The Venue Apartments!Manganiello1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,975 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.88
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.61
Eighth and PennBonn A2BR,2BA$2.60
The Clark BuildingThe Clark Building2BR,2BA$1.59
113 Merrimac St, Unit 1113 Merrimac St1BR,1BA$1.30
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$2.29
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed A1BR,1BA$2.21
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/ 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.38
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #50

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 Shore Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 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 South Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Eighth and Penn listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $1,180 at The Clark Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $1,845 at The Clark Building.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LiveWell Apartments and starts from $3,252.

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