
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clairton, PA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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1037 N 6th St, Unit 1037, Unit 1037

421-423-423 Caldwell St, Unit 423

2903 Soltis Dr

422 Mitchell Ave

441 Ohio Ave

424 Waddell Ave

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409 N 5th St

Clairton
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441 Ohio Ave

618 Farnsworth Ave

855 Vankirk St

929 Vankirk St

542 Reed St

753 East Dr

231 Connecticut Ave

927 Vankirk St
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561 Farnsworth Ave

502 Walnut Ave

866 Vankirk St

812 Indiana Ave

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501 3rd Ave, Unit 501, Unit 501

518 Vermont Ave

518 Vermont Ave

1808 Trimble Ave

526 Ohio Ave
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Mifflin Estates

403 Ohio Ave

1834 Flagler St

1511 Scott St

306 Laredo St

1310 Pirl St

1807 Packer St

1217 Scott St

1735 Ohio Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clairton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Clairton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $725 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Clairton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $800 | $1,685 |
| Cheap Clairton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,593 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Clairton Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Hill | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairton, PA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairton area is the $1.21 price per square foot 542 Ohio Ave Model at 542 Ohio Ave, Unit B in the in the Lincoln Place neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Clairton apartment is the 610 Short St Model at 610 Short St, Unit 610 Short Street starting at $1,593 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the East Allegheny neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 Ohio Ave, Unit B | 542 Ohio Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 610 Short St, Unit 610 Short Street | 610 Short St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Payne Hill | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 409 N 5th St | 409 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 425 Ohio Ave, Unit 4 | 425 Ohio Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 501 3rd Ave, Unit 501 | 501 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 1037 N 6th St, Unit 1037 | 1037 N 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 424 Waddell Ave | 424 Waddell Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clairton is starting from $1,540 at Payne Hill.
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