
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carnegie, PA from $600 (54 Rentals)
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708 Paul St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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The Library Flats

525 Carothers Ave

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518 Washington Ave, Unit B, Unit B

522 Center St

536 Spikenard St

The Beechwood

239 Boden Ave

One Bedroom Apartment in Carnegie PA
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Governor's House

213 6th Ave

221 Sterrett St, Unit 3, Unit 3

11 N Linwood Ave

6 Woodlawn St

1869 West

9 Fountain St

Crafton Apartments

The Lofts at Terrain

Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive
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Lebanon Vue

14 S Grandview Ave

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1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832A, Unit 1832A

Fieldbrook Apartments

Nob Hill of Pittsburgh

Carriage Park Apartments

Baywood

Avon Court

Bower Hill Apartments

191 Morrison Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Greenbriar Village

612 Broadhead Ave

270 Beverly Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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16 Dorsey St, Unit 16, Unit 16

5 Fountain St, Unit 1ST floor unit, Unit 1ST floor unit

256 Mabrick Ave

Beverly Court Apartments

129 Beverly Rd

Princess Ann

Academy Tower
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Brett Manor

Poplar Apartments

Wasson Apartments

1465 Mcfarland Rd

Bradford Court

746 Eathan Ave

The Aspen Court Apartments

The Tuscany Apartments 300 Washington Rd.

Washington Gardens

191 Morrison Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carnegie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Carnegie Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $950 | $2,159 |
| Cheap Carnegie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $895 | $2,311 |
| Cheap Carnegie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $935 | $2,461 |
| Cheap Carnegie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $1,325 | $2,040 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carnegie, PA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026Current apartment rentals in the Carnegie, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carnegie Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carnegie | $1,720 | $685 | 174 |
Cheapest Available Carnegie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carnegie, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Crafton Apartments in the Fairywood neighborhood priced from $935. The Lofts at Terrain in the Banksville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carnegie apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Lofts at Terrain | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $989 |
| The Library Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Fieldbrook Apartments | Fieldbrook Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Nob Hill of Pittsburgh | Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Avon Court | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Bower Hill Apartments | The Austin | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carnegie, PA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carnegie area is the $1.05 price per square foot 312 Midland Ave Model at 312 Midland Ave in the in the East Carnegie neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Carnegie apartment is the 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit B starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carnegie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 312 Midland Ave | 312 Midland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 518 Washington Ave, Unit B | 518 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive | The Chatham | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| The Beechwood | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832A | 1832 Crafton Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 16 Dorsey St, Unit 16 | 16 Dorsey St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Avon Court | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 601 Chestnut St, Unit 3 | 601 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carnegie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carnegie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carnegie is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carnegie?
The cheapest apartment in Carnegie is Nob Hill of Pittsburgh which is listed at $1,019, while the average apartment in Carnegie costs $1,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carnegie?
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 5 regular apartments in Carnegie 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 Carnegie?
Cheap apartments in Carnegie have an average cost of $490 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carnegie.
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