
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (559 Rentals) Page 10 of 12


1331 Washington Blvd

1000 Hartman St, Unit 10

1335 Washington Blvd

3013 Glendale Ave

309 San Juan Dr

194 11th St

102 Center Ave

Grace Valley Apartments

1101 Evans Ave, Unit A

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1210 Maple Ave

1210 Maple Ave

135 Koehler St

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518 5th St, Unit 518

Park Avenue Apartments

Ambassador Apartments

9 5th St

1511-1513-1513 Maple Ave

216 Penn St, Unit 2

230 North Ave

Villa Riviera Apartments

Highland Manor Apartments

Locust Hill Apartments - 1-12 Locust Hill Dr

6126 Saltsburg Rd

401 Carothers Ave

Hep Park Village

926 Ella St

324 E 16th Ave

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250 Lincoln Ave, Unit Apartment 3

1518 Chartiers Ave

321 Ella St, Unit 11

321 Ella St, Unit 12

38 Walnut St

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38 Walnut St, Unit 2

424 Waddell Ave

Pebble Creek

33-35 Florence Ave

Shaler Highlands Apartments

119 Rothesay Ave

325 Rowland Ave

Ebonhurst Apartments

325 Rustic Ave, Unit 2

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419 Shady Ave, Unit #5

Park Place of South Park Apartment Homes

Annhurst (PA)

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713 Bank St, Unit #1

325 Rustic Ave, Unit 1

The Avalon Apartment Homes

Waterford Nevillewood

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44 Lincoln Ave, Unit 44 Lincoln #1
Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,633 | $308 | $5,386 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $500 | $5,057 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $750 | $9,097 |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $650 | $6,400 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $1,225 | $3,600 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,900 | $4,128 |
| Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Pittsburgh, PA Area Reviews
Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh
July 15, 2025Pittsburgh is known for sports and innovation. But there's so much more to discover, whether you're a single person coming for a job opportunity, a couple ready to raise a family, or an already established family in search of quality schools and plenty of extracurriculars.
Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh
May 3, 2025Pittsburgh brings a unique blend of indoor and outdoor activities, including children's parks and museums for those of all ages. The city has numerous restaurant options, from traditional Mexican to modern American. Most areas of the city are safe and affordable. Some even give you the luxury of living a car-free lifestyle if you desire.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pittsburgh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pittsburgh is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is 421 Ohio Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $1,886.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pittsburgh?
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 4,239 regular apartments in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Cheap apartments in Pittsburgh have an average cost of $410 which is $1,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Pittsburgh — home of the Steelers, Three Rivers, and more culture than one city should be allowed. For tourists, it's a mecca for history, sports, and good eats. For us who call it home, it has all the essentials and more.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.