Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (91 Rentals)

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property at 855 Crucible St

855 Crucible St

PittsburghPA15220
property at 3045 Bergman St

3045 Bergman St

PittsburghPA15204

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180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211

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1632 Steuben St

PittsburghPA15205

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property at 259 Republic St

259 Republic St

PittsburghPA15211
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West End, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $950. The Lofts at Terrain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
Fallowfield Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,150
1869 WestC13BR,1BA$1,179
Terminal 21S7 StudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, PA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.70
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
111 Smithfield St, Unit #3111 Smithfield St2BR,1BA$1.22
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.09
19 Bailey Ave, Unit 1919 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
3247 Faronia St, Unit 23247 Faronia St2BR,1BA$1.12
1205 W North Ave, Unit 2021205 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
3347 W Carson St, Unit Apt c3347 W Carson St1BR,1BA$1.27
Fallowfield Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including West End, Pittsburgh, and the greater Pittsburgh area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 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 West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,246.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Hyland Hills which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in West End costs $14,280.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 9 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $181 which is $14,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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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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