
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allegheny County, PA from $308 (848 Rentals)
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308 Bessemer Ave, Unit 4

Ambassador Apartments

1139 5th Ave

300 Vincennes Ave

302 Vincennes Ave

540 Reed St

Arlington Houses

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817 Anaheim St, Unit 4

The Alden
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11670 Frankstown Rd

Greenview Apartments

1108 Brackenridge Ave

56 Wilson St

BRETT

Garden Villa Apartments

Hillside Meadows

Pike Place

93 Mt Lebanon Blvd

Penn Towers
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Broadway Manor Apartments

337 E 12th Ave

Sleepy Hollow Apartments

1331 Washington Blvd

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121 23rd St, Unit 121 23rd St

1947 James St

The Flats on Penn

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1210 Maple Ave

302 Grant St

221 Grant St
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1335 Washington Blvd

319 San Juan Dr

309 San Juan Dr

Pacific Highlands Apartments

Bellevue Mansions

Tiffany Place

836-838-838 Cleveland Ave

219 North Ave, Unit 1

90 Vilsack St, Unit H

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1508 Maple Ave, Unit 2
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Plum Park Apartments

Alvern Gardens Apartments

William Penn Heights

Grace Valley Apartments

521 9th Ave

102 Center Ave

525 Larimer Ave

5827 Lauder St

1603 Arlington Ave

838 Hemlock Way
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Allegheny County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allegheny County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $595 | $4,500 |
| Allegheny County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $400 | $4,500 |
| Allegheny County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $689 | $6,000 |
| Allegheny County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $650 | $7,769 |
| Allegheny County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,400 | $3,500 |
| Allegheny County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,300 | $4,128 |
| Allegheny County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,563 | $4,395 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available Allegheny County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Allegheny County, PA is a Studio unit found at Teece Apartments in the Perry North neighborhood priced from $308. 421 Ohio Ave in the Clairton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allegheny County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teece Apartments | Large effeciency Unit | Studio, 1BA | $308 |
| 421 Ohio Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $600 |
| Arlington Houses | Alcea | Studio, 1BA | $646 |
| 634 Reed | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $650 |
| 3403 Walnut Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| 7621 Noblestown Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| seuc50 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| 570 Miller Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $690 |
| 500-650 Middle Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allegheny County, PA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allegheny County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 242 Dilworth St Model at 242 Dilworth St, Unit #2 in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Allegheny County apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allegheny County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Dilworth St, Unit #2 | 242 Dilworth St | 2BR, 2BA | $0.56 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR, 2BA | $0.73 |
| 1733-1735 Helen Dr, Unit 1735 | 1733-1735 Helen Dr | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.75 |
| 532 Vermont Ave, Unit 1 | 532 Vermont Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.61 |
| 1400 Hill Ave | 1400 Hill Ave | 4BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| 7330 Denniston Ave, Unit 2 | 7330 Denniston Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.62 |
| 2508 Leticoe St, Unit 2508 Leticoe Upper | 2508 Leticoe St | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.76 |
| Elste & D&T Buildings | 546 Linden Way Commercial Industrial/Garage | Studio, 1BA | $0.60 |
| 121 23rd St, Unit 121 23rd St | 121 23rd St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.68 |
| 817 Anaheim St, Unit 4 | 817 Anaheim St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allegheny County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Allegheny County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allegheny County is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allegheny County?
The cheapest apartment in Allegheny County is 421 Ohio Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Allegheny County costs $1,683.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allegheny County?
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 185 regular apartments in Allegheny County 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 Allegheny County?
Cheap apartments in Allegheny County have an average cost of $180 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allegheny County.
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