
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (53 Rentals)
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219 North Ave, Unit 1

Highland Manor Apartments

Franklin

Broadway Manor Apartments

Della Plaza

1423 Ridge Ave

221 Grant St

Grace Valley Apartments

Hep Park Village
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Versailles Castle Apartments

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1103 Crosby St, Unit 2

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674 Middle Ave

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672 Middle Ave

Seville Square Apartments

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638 Middle Ave, Unit B 1st Floor

510 E Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd, Unit 1

548 Larimer Ave

1139 5th Ave, Unit 1141

546 Larimer Ave
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1210 Maple Ave, Unit 1

1210 Maple Ave

539 Atlantic Ave

Parkside Apartments

1912 Pallas St

Brinton Manor

1103 Crosby St

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1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear

Brentmoor at Penn Center

Valley Park
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Laurel Village Apartments

Grant Towers Apartments

Summit Retirement Residence

Hawthorne

Churchill Square

500-650 Middle Ave

556 Middle Ave

129 3rd St

Oak Hill Apartments

Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP
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529 Lincoln Hwy

2206 Woodstock Ave

2428 Woodstock Ave

2837 Capitol St

The Ohringer

906 Penn Ave

520 Glenn St

403 Wall Ave

Briaridge Apartments

207 Montana Ave
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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 | $896 | $595 | $1,116 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $710 | $1,506 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $775 | $1,787 |
| Cheap East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $995 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available East Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Broadway Manor Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $595. Della Plaza in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Della Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| 500-650 Middle Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Versailles Castle Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakmont Avenue Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA
As of June 09, 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 $1,000 with a $1.00 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 | $1.00 |
| 219 North Ave, Unit 1 | 219 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1210 Maple Ave, Unit 1 | 1210 Maple Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 672 Middle Ave | 672 Middle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BD / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 638 Middle Ave, Unit B 1st Floor | 638 Middle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 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 |
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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 Broadway Manor Apartments listed at $595.
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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