
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Observatory, PA from $300 (152 Rentals)
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Bellevue Mansions

1932 Lowrie St

321 Ella St, Unit 10

Treehouse Apartments

Alta Vista Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Tiffany Apartments

Carol Shamrock Apartments

147 Meade Ave
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Lincoln Terrace

Kenyon Court Apartments

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609 Tingley Ave, Unit 609

609 Tingley Ave, Unit 609 Tingley Avenue Bellevue PA 15202

White Oak Apartments

1402 W Sycamore St

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250 Lincoln Ave, Unit Apartment 4

214 Oneida St

813 Evergreen Ave

1622 Hatteras St
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4 Amherst Ave

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314 Augusta St, Unit First Floor Duplex

The Bristol

Elste & D&T Buildings

Perry Manor Apartments

1608 Lowrie St

The Benedict

505 Dawson Ave

Park View Apartments

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114 Olympia St, Unit 3
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Helm on the Allegheny

410 Marlow St

2236 Perrysville Ave

321 Ella St, Unit 11

Terminal 21

3915 Mt Troy Rd

311 W Burgess St

3407 Gass Ave

110 California Ave, Unit 1st Fl

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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1
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3332 Portola Ave

55 N Sprague Ave

706 Bellwood Dr

3157 Shadeland Ave

1914 University Ave

311 Augusta St, Unit Lower

The Hamilton

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833 Stanton Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

321 Ella St, Unit 12

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144 Oneida St
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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 | $1,577 | $308 | $4,500 |
| Observatory 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $795 | $9,388 |
| Observatory 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $900 | $7,586 |
| Observatory 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $1,200 | $5,899 |
| Observatory 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $1,225 | $6,923 |
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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 $750. 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 | $750 |
| Bellevue Mansions | Spacious Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Carol Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock - Cozy Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Treehouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| AVALON ORCHARD -- 309 | AVALON ORCHARD -- 309 - 8 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| SHILOH AVENUE -- 148 | SHILOH AVENUE -- 148 - 205 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lincoln Terrace | 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 110 Butler St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observatory, PA and Nearby
As of July 08, 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 single family home Model at 1238 Superior Ave starting at $2,138 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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 |
| 1238 Superior Ave | single family home | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Elste & D&T Buildings | 546 Linden Way Commercial Office/Storage | Studio ,1BA | $0.75 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 284 Chemung St, Unit Chemung Street | 284 Chemung St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 128 Cohassett St, Unit 1 | 128 Cohassett St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Bristol | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Teece Apartments | Medium effeciency Unit | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleObservatory, PA
Ranked #20
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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 $750.
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 1411 W North Ave and starts from $1,577.
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