Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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7709 Bennett St

PittsburghPA15208
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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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Cambridge Court
Studio Apartments

Cambridge Court

139 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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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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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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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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1211 S. Braddock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1211 S. Braddock

1211 S Braddock AveSwissvale, PA 15218
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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 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights priced from $750. Brittany Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $846. Here are the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$846
Pennwood SquarePennwood 2BR Updated2BR,1BA$980
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,000
TamarindAlmond1BR,1BA$1,045
Penn Avenue Properties1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,129
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1,252
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $0.97 price per square foot 405 Franklin Ave Model at 405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the Beacon Hill 18 - 7445 Model at Beacon Hill 18 starting at $1,750 with a $1.39 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.
405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2405 Franklin Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
Beacon Hill 18Beacon Hill 18 - 74452BR,2BA$1.39
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.23
Pennwood SquarePennwood 2BR Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Penn Avenue Properties1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1.62
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1.57
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.58
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
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 $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkinsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Wilkinsburg is William Penn Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Wilkinsburg costs $2,995.

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 2 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 $122 which is $2,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkinsburg.

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