Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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917 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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200 Franklin Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

200 Franklin AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Tudor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Whitney Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Hall Apartments

418 Whitney AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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500 Todd St
Studio Apartments

500 Todd St

500 Todd StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Ravenswood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenswood

7520 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208
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Pennwood Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennwood Square

601-A Hay StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Tamarind
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarind

1007 S Trenton AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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118 Maple Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Maple Ave

118 Maple AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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201 Center Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

201 Center Ave

201 Center StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkinsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkinsburg area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $810. Brittany Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $872. Here are the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$872
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,000
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1,121
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1,140
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 bed/1 bath Model at Penn Avenue Properties in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 313 S Trenton Ave Model at 313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,200 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkinsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1.14
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
421 Kelly Ave, Unit 1421 Kelly Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
The Docks Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1.34
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1.40
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.58
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio ,1BA$1.35
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA

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Getting Around the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Wilkinsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilkinsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilkinsburg is under $1,455.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkinsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Wilkinsburg is Carriage House Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Wilkinsburg costs $3,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilkinsburg?

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 1 regular apartments in Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg?

Cheap apartments in Wilkinsburg have an average cost of $144 which is $2,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkinsburg.

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