
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $595 (509 Rentals) Page 3 of 11


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Cliffside Manor Apartments

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313 S Trenton Ave

729 Gallion Ave, Unit 1

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444 North Ave, Unit 444 North Ave- Millvale

The Forest Apartments

Southcrest Heights

4909 CENTRE AVE

2421 Beechwood Blvd
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1608 Lowrie St

2421 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2421D

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Baywood

Ohara Place Apartments LP

3305 Juliet St

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525 Jeanette St, Unit 3

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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11

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750 Brookline Blvd, Unit 2

705 Brownsville Rd, Unit 2nd Floor Front
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Cornerstone III

5552 Covode St, Unit 1

2300 Arlington Ave, Unit Bottom

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1201 Creedmoor Ave

406 Kingsboro St, Unit Apt 1

370 S Highland Ave, Unit 11

2811 Brentwood Ave, Unit Apartment 2

303 Peebles St

724 Wills St

4 Amherst Ave

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303 West St, Unit 2

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816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor

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864 Mirror St, Unit #1

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329 South Ave, Unit 1

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833 Stanton Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

South Negley Apartments

The Evalee Apartments

Nob Hill of Pittsburgh

Hyland Hills

Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive

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1044 Welfer St, Unit 2

2637 S 18th St, Unit Apt 1

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $308 | $8,868 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $595 | $9,811 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,150 | $8,430 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,489 | $1,650 | $9,941 |
| Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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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 $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 $3,449.
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 6,198 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 $468 which is $2,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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