Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (40 Rentals)

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180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 259 Republic St

259 Republic 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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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 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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209 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

209 9th St

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 Studio unit found at Mountvue Apartments priced from $1,246. Press House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246
Press House ApartmentsHughes1BR,1BA$1,315
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed A1BR,1BA$1,325
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,359
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 8671BR,1BA$1,525
Market Square Place205,305,4051BR,1BA$1,595
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1B)1BR,1BA$1,600
Eighth and PennStanley Loft B1BR,1BA$1,650
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$1,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of April 27, 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 Virtuoso Model at Encore starting at $3,450 with a $2.48 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
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.48
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$1.94
The Venue Apartments!Terrace River View 1 - Designer2BR,1BA$3.01
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$2.18
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1I)1BR,1BA$2.88
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed A1BR,1BA$2.21
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.15
Eighth and PennStanley Loft B1BR,1BA$3.23
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio ,1BA$2.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #45

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 Mountvue Apartments listed at $1,246.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $1,315 at Apartments at River View.

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 $1,885 at The Venue Apartments!.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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