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2602 Spring Garden Ave, Unit 2600 Fl 2 Rm 1

304 Campbell St

205 S Ohio St, Unit 3

Bellevue Mansions

Carol Shamrock Apartments

130 S Bryant Ave

13 E Sherman St

Kenyon Court Apartments

Alta Vista Apartments
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Treehouse Apartments

4068 Brandon Rd

2050 Lowrie St

Hillcrest Apartments

304 Elizabeth Ave, Unit 2

Lincoln Terrace

Tiffany Apartments

White Oak Apartments

Perry Manor Apartments

Park View Apartments
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180-196-196 Spring Ave

25 Lincoln Ave

Sumner Avenue Apartments

Rossview Heights Townhomes

231-233-233 Irwin Ave

2903 Stayton St

834 Evergreen Ave, Unit Bottom Unit

1-3 Woessner Ave

42 Waldorf St

The Hamilton
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Helm on the Allegheny

3226 Richardson Ave

115 Merrimac St

3162-3164 Shadeland Ave

922 Western Ave

22 Harlem Ave

112 Hemlock St

180 Oneida St

400 Perrysville Ave, Unit 2

803 Ohio River Blvd
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731 Chartiers Ave

3863 Brighton Rd

311 Augusta

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The Avalon Apartment Homes

City View Apartments

Chateau Perry

1914-1918 B St

Terminal 21

Allegheny Branch House Lofts
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Observatory, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Observatory?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $600 | $4,868 |
| Observatory 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $600 | $8,828 |
| Observatory 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $820 | $7,050 |
| Observatory 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,000 | $5,997 |
| Observatory 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,901 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Observatory Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Observatory, PA is a Studio unit found at Teece Apartments in the Perry North neighborhood priced from $540. Bellevue Mansions in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Observatory apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teece Apartments | Large effeciency Unit | Studio,1BA | $540 |
| Bellevue Mansions | Spacious Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Carol Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock - Cozy Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | 1bd- Basement | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Treehouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Full Rehab building in Bellevue area of Pittsburgh | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observatory, PA and Nearby
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Observatory area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Observatory apartment is the 21 Beech Ave Model at 21 Beech Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Perry North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Observatory apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 21 Beech Ave, Unit 1 | 21 Beech Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 201 North Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 201 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Rossview Heights Townhomes | 3 BD / 1 BA TH Liberty | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 834 Evergreen Ave, Unit Bottom Unit | 834 Evergreen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2602 Spring Garden Ave, Unit 2600 Fl 2 Rm 1 | 2602 Spring Garden Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 400 Perrysville Ave, Unit 2 | 400 Perrysville Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Hamilton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
| Teece Apartments | Medium effeciency Unit | Studio ,1BA | $0.93 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Observatory Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Observatory?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Observatory is at Teece Apartments listed at $540.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Observatory Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Observatory Apartment is $825 at Treehouse Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Observatory Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Observatory is starting from $925 at Hillcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Observatory Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Observatory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rossview Heights Townhomes and starts from $1,450.
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