Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allegheny West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (130 Rentals)

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property at 310 Marsonia St

$756 - $2,371

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310 Marsonia St

PittsburghPA15214

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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3
$1,100
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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3

1205 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 2905 California Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2905 California Ave

PittsburghPA15212
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144 Oneida St
$1,200 - $1,250
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144 Oneida St

144 Oneida StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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property at 171 S 17th St

$1,200

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171 S 17th St

PittsburghPA15203

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Allegheny West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allegheny West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allegheny West area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $1,030. Terminal 21 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable Allegheny West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,030
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,129
The Hamilton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Press House ApartmentsHughes1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allegheny West, PA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allegheny West 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 Allegheny West 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 Allegheny West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1238 Superior Avesingle family home3BR,1.5BA$1.02
1801 Sidney St, Unit 21801 Sidney St4BR,2BA$1.08
147 S 16th St, Unit 1147 S 16th St3BR,1BA$1.31
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1.07
2002 E Carson St, Unit 2 A2002 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.00
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.32
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
The Hamilton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24

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Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allegheny West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allegheny West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allegheny West is under $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allegheny West?

The cheapest apartment in Allegheny West is The Hamilton which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Allegheny West costs $6,386.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allegheny West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Allegheny West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Allegheny West?

Cheap apartments in Allegheny West have an average cost of $155 which is $6,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allegheny West.

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