Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA from $500 (320 Rentals)

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Shadyside, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shadyside, PA is a Studio unit found at Callowhill Apartments in the Homewood North neighborhood priced from $799. The Schenley Arms in the North Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7thStudio,1BA$799
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 22BR,1BA$949
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Shadyside PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty LeasingGroud Floor StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA and Nearby

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 516 Cato St Model at 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street starting at $750 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A4502 Stanton Ave1BR,1BA$1.05
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Thames Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.05
5551 Columbo St, Unit 15551 Columbo St1BR,1BA$1.11

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Getting Around Shadyside, PA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadyside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shadyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shadyside is at Callowhill Apartments listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment is $945 at Thames Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shadyside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shadyside is starting from $949 at Highland Park Properties.

What is the most affordable Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Village Apartments and starts from $1,212.

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