
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA from $500 (66 Rentals)
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The Flats on Penn

11670 Frankstown Rd

337 E 12th Ave

4909 Verona Rd

Cambridge Court

Seville Square Apartments
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Douglas Plaza

Carriage House Apartments

301 S Trenton Ave, Unit 1

11515-11523 Frankstown Rd

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

Brittany Apartments

The Forest Apartments

11130 Frankstown Rd

736 Franklin Ave
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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11

121 Sumner Ave, Unit Apartment 1

219 Comrie Ave

7813 Sailor Pl

Village Square

Frick Park Village

1155 Rebecca Ave

7049 Kelly St

2314 Woodstock Ave
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Cornerstone Village Apartments

512 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3

7235 Meade St, Unit 7235 Meade Street Unit 3

2316 Sherbrook St, Unit #1

Bryn Mawr

611 E 14th Ave

2230 Tilbury Ave

Penn Avenue Properties
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Wilkinsburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkinsburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wilkinsburg Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $575 | $4,084 |
Cheap Wilkinsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $745 | $6,659 |
Cheap Wilkinsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $750 | $4,251 |
Cheap Wilkinsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $950 | $6,250 |
Cheap Wilkinsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,350 | $2,180 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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William Penn Heights | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
4909 Verona Rd | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Seville Square Apartments | Studio Petite - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $860 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Morrowfield | Cord | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Penn Avenue Properties | 3 bed/1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 | 313 S Trenton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
421 Kelly Ave, Unit 1 | 421 Kelly Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
LAUREL GARDENS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
7235 Meade St, Unit 7235 Meade Street Unit 3 | 7235 Meade St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
121 Sumner Ave, Unit Apartment 1 | 121 Sumner Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
4909 Verona Rd | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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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