Cheap Homes for Rent in South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (7 Rentals)

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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. The Commonwealth Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. 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
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,373
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of May 03, 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 111 Smithfield St Model at 111 Smithfield St, Unit #3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 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
111 Smithfield St, Unit #3111 Smithfield St2BR,1BA$1.22
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.09
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$2.29
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$2.00
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.15
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio ,1BA$2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Shore?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $10,323. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Shore ranging from $900 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Shore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Shore ranges from $900 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,142.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Shore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Shore range from $2,600 to $6,502, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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