
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Flats Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (54 Rentals)
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67 Beltzhoover Ave

21 Hodge St

340 Rochelle St

Connection at Southside

165 S 16th St

2001 Larkins Wy

427 Carl St, Unit 427 carl street apt 1
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322 Hays Ave

54 S 19th St

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Helm on the Allegheny

47 Bates St

Live South Side

134 Pius St

179 S 16th St
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90 S 22nd St

50 S 11th St

3303 Juliet St

3157 Josephine St

1108 Freyburg St

19 Kosciusko Way

2334 E Carson St, Unit 2334 E Carson
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2626 South Side Flats

New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham

141 S 15th St

421 Rochelle St

1511 St Patrick St

224 Walter St

Pennsylvania Apartments

129 S 18th St

The Flats at Southside Works

3030 South Water Apartments
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832-834-834 Windom St

134 S 25th St, Unit 2nd floor

1021 E Carson St

1918 Jane St
Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside Flats?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Southside Flats Studio Apartments | $1,682 | $888 | $2,292 |
Southside Flats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $750 | $3,822 |
Southside Flats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $845 | $4,570 |
Southside Flats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,200 | $5,510 |
Southside Flats 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $750 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Southside Flats Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Flats area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,025. 2626 South Side Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,384. Here are the most affordable Southside Flats apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
2626 South Side Flats | SA | Studio,1BA | $1,384 |
New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Residences at South High | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Flats, PA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Flats area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Southside Flats apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St starting at $2,535 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Flats apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1922 E Carson St | 1922 E Carson St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
1232 Sarah St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street | 516 Cato St | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
1707 Edwards Way, Unit 2nd Floor Apt | 1707 Edwards Way | 4BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Flats at Southside Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
156 S 18th St, Unit 1 | 156 S 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Residences at South High | One Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
2334 E Carson St, Unit 2334 E Carson | 2334 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
427 Carl St, Unit 427 carl street apt 1 | 427 Carl St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
1401 Sarah St, Unit 2 | 1401 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Getting Around the Southside Flats Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 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 Southside Flats Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside Flats?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside Flats is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Flats?
The cheapest apartment in Southside Flats is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Southside Flats costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Flats?
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 20 regular apartments in Southside Flats 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 Southside Flats?
Cheap apartments in Southside Flats have an average cost of $806 which is $2,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Flats.
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