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

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property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 340 Rochelle St

340 Rochelle St

PittsburghPA15210

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PittsburghPA15213

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PittsburghPA15203
property at 1108 Freyburg St

1108 Freyburg St

PittsburghPA15203

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1001 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 E Carson St

1001 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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The Brew House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brew House

711 S 21st StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Tin Top Apartments
Studio Apartments

Tin Top Apartments

2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
  • Smoke Free
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552 Freeland St
3 Bedroom Apartments

552 Freeland St

552 Freeland StPittsburgh, PA 15210
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1118 E Carson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1118 E Carson St

1118 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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111 S 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 S 13th St

111 S 13th StPittsburgh, PA 15203

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,025
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,384
New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
1707 Edwards Way, Unit 2nd Floor Apt1707 Edwards Way4BR,1BA$1.15
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
156 S 18th St, Unit 1156 S 18th St2BR,1BA$1.18
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One and a Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.42
2334 E Carson St, Unit 2334 E Carson2334 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.36
427 Carl St, Unit 427 carl street apt 1427 Carl St2BR,1BA$1.13
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,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

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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