
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (48 Rentals)
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219 North Ave, Unit 1

230 North Ave

Highland Manor Apartments

Franklin

Broadway Manor Apartments

1423 Ridge Ave

221 Grant St

Parkside Apartments
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194 11th St

Grace Valley Apartments

Hep Park Village

Versailles Castle Apartments

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674 Middle Ave

1511-1513-1513 Maple Ave

Seville Square Apartments

305 Marguerite Ave

1139 5th Ave, Unit 1141
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1508 Maple Ave

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1210 Maple Ave, Unit 1

1210 Maple Ave

Brinton Manor

144 Sumner Ave

312 S 4th St

400 Porter St, Unit 1

Grant Towers Apartments

Summit Retirement Residence
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Hawthorne

Della Plaza

500-650 Middle Ave

556 Middle Ave

Oak Hill Apartments

802 Punta Gorda Ave

445-445 Library St

Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP

529 Lincoln Hwy
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2837 Capitol St

The Ohringer

1508 Maple Ave

520 Glenn St

Briaridge Apartments

312 S 4th St

208 Pattison Ave

CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318

Valley Park
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1007 Wool St

Orchard Park

538 Chicora St
East Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $900 | $885 | $915 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $750 | $1,541 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $775 | $1,942 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $995 | $1,850 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $650 | $650 | $650 |
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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 500-650 Middle Ave in the Wilmerding neighborhood priced from $695. Parkside Apartments in the Wilmerding neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-650 Middle Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Versailles Castle Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 1508 Maple Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Brinton Manor | 1 Bedroom Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318 | CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318 - 161-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brentmoor at Penn Center | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA
As of July 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 Wilmerding neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath Model at Brentmoor at Penn Center starting at $1,199 with a $1.39 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 |
| Brentmoor at Penn Center | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318 | CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318 - 163-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Laurel Village Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Brinton Manor | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 1210 Maple Ave, Unit 1 | 1210 Maple Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Versailles Castle Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1508 Maple Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pittsburgh Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pittsburgh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pittsburgh Apartment is $695 at 500-650 Middle Ave.
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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