
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (48 Rentals)
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Highland Manor Apartments

308 Bessemer Ave, Unit 3

Franklin

514 Franklin St

Broadway Manor Apartments

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1508 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 3, Unit Apt 3

Della Plaza

221 Grant St
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Grace Valley Apartments

510 E Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd, Unit 4

510 E Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd, Unit 3

Hep Park Village

Versailles Castle Apartments

1103 Crosby St

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1103 Crosby St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1511-1513-1513 Maple Ave
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674 Middle Ave

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672 Middle Ave

Seville Square Apartments

1139 5th Ave, Unit 1141

Brentmoor at Penn Center

Brinton Manor

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935 Punta Gorda Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Valley Park

Laurel Village Apartments
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539 Atlantic Ave

1912 Pallas St

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1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear, Unit Rear

Grant Towers Apartments

Summit Retirement Residence

Hawthorne

1018 Summit St

Churchill Square

129 3rd St
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Oak Hill Apartments

Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP

529 Lincoln Hwy

344 2nd St

The Ohringer

1400 Hill Ave

2837 Capitol St

Briaridge Apartments

906 Penn Ave
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1310 Pirl St

Orchard Park

1007 Wool St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $924 | $595 | $1,085 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $680 | $1,325 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $775 | $1,671 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $1,055 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available East Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Della Plaza in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $710. Versailles Castle Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Della Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Versailles Castle Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Seville Square Apartments | Studio Petite - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Brinton Manor | 1 Bedroom Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Laurel Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $0.85 price per square foot 674 Middle Ave Model at 674 Middle Ave in the in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 1912 Pallas St Model at 1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East Allegheny neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 674 Middle Ave | 674 Middle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear | 1912 Pallas St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1508 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 1508 Ridge Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Laurel Village Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Brinton Manor | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 935 Punta Gorda Ave, Unit 2 | 935 Punta Gorda Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| Versailles Castle Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1103 Crosby St, Unit 2 | 1103 Crosby St | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Della Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pittsburgh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Pittsburgh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Pittsburgh is at Seville Square Apartments listed at $885.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pittsburgh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pittsburgh Apartment is $710 at Della Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Pittsburgh is starting from $955 at Versailles Castle Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brinton Manor and starts from $1,500.
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