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200 Franklin Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

200 Franklin AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Edgewood Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Court

235 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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1611 Miriam St
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1611 Miriam St

1611 Miriam StPittsburgh, PA 15218
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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

6301 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Flamingo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flamingo

475 Flamingo AvePenn Hills, PA 15235
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Tudor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Hidden Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Pines

2521 Milligan WayPittsburgh, PA 15218
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Wilkinsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkinsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkinsburg, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $750. 4909 Verona Rd in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750
4909 Verona RdONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$759
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Seville Square ApartmentsStudio Petite - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$860
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
MorrowfieldCordStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of May 11, 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 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Kelly Hamilton Homes starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 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
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
421 Kelly Ave, Unit 1421 Kelly Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
LAUREL GARDENSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
7235 Meade St, Unit 7235 Meade Street Unit 37235 Meade St1BR,1BA$1.31
121 Sumner Ave, Unit Apartment 1121 Sumner Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
4909 Verona RdONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.27

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Getting Around Wilkinsburg, PA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkinsburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilkinsburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilkinsburg is at Cambridge Court listed at $810.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment is $750 at William Penn Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkinsburg is starting from $900 at 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd.

What is the most affordable Wilkinsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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