Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allegheny County, PA from $300 (1,007 Rentals)

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201 Elm St, Unit 15A
$750
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 14

201 Elm St, Unit 15A

201 Elm StPittsburgh, PA 15225
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201 2nd St, Unit #1
$750
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201 2nd St, Unit #1

201 2nd StPittsburgh, PA 15225
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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 Baum Boulevard in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood priced from $600. 500-650 Middle Ave in the Wilmerding neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allegheny County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baum BoulevardResidentialStudio,1BA$600
500-650 Middle Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Tree Top Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Wellesley PlaceYewStudio,1BA$740
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Teece ApartmentsLarge effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$750
WestWood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allegheny County, PA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allegheny County area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Allegheny County apartment is the 318 Lydia St Model at 318 Lydia St, Unit Front starting at $1,700 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allegheny County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Salisbury St2822 Salisbury St4BR,2BA$0.43
318 Lydia St, Unit Front318 Lydia St3BR,2BA$0.68
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st3BR,1BA$0.62
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
Elste & D&T Buildings546 Linden Way Commercial Office/StorageStudio ,1BA$0.75
102 Haldane St, Unit 2102 Haldane St3BR,1BA$0.76
6537 Library Rd, Unit Apt C6537 Library Rd1BR,1BA$0.52
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
2600 Skyline Dr, Unit Apartment A2600 Skyline Dr1BR,1BA$0.80
674 Middle Ave674 Middle Ave1BR,1BA$0.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allegheny County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Allegheny County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Allegheny County is at Baum Boulevard listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allegheny County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allegheny County Apartment is $695 at 500-650 Middle Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allegheny County is starting from $825 at WestWood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Allegheny County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Allegheny County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 734-736 Franklin Ave and starts from $995.

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