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Pike Place
$950 - $960
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$510 - $785
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$175
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$685 - $960
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Pike Place

4800 Steubenville PikePittsburgh, PA 15205
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property at 17 Amanda St

$999 - $1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

17 Amanda St

PittsburghPA15210
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$1,000 - $1,250

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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232
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Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh

July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh 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, 2025

Pittsburgh 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 $745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Midtown Plaza Apartments which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $5,624.

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 5,467 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 $521 which is $5,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.

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