
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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3225 Joe Hammer Square, Unit 1

Connection at Southside

3203 Joe Hammer Square

Helm on the Allegheny

Hudson Oakland

Oak Hill

227 Coltart Ave, Unit Apt 1

2548 Wadsworth St
West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $888 | $2,078 |
West Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $500 | $3,732 |
West Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $926 | $4,550 |
West Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $2,100 | $3,774 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Oakland, PA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the West Oakland, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Oakland Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Connection at Southside priced from $888. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,036. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Connection at Southside | Charge-A | Studio,1BA | $888 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,036 |
Hudson Oakland | 3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Skyline Terrace | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Oak Hill | M101 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $1.67 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome Model at Skyline Terrace starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Portal Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Skyline Terrace | 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
The Park at Southside Works | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
Hudson Oakland | Sublet Opportunity 3229 Joe Hammer | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Brix at 26 | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
LiveWell Apartments | 1 Bedroom (1I) | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Connection at Southside | Gauge II | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Brewers Block | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Oak Hill | M101 | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #83
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 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 West Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oakland is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,118, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $3,252.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Oakland?
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 2,884 regular apartments in West Oakland 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 Oakland?
Cheap apartments in West Oakland have an average cost of $979 which is $2,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.
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