
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (559 Rentals) Page 4 of 12


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727 Hill Ave

1601 Federal St

732 E Warrington Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Front

90 S 22nd St

Bryn Mawr

The Evalee Apartments

Stephen Foster

5235 Butler St

4502 Butler St
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5235 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor

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311 Franklin Ave, Unit 3

Kings Arms Apartments

915 Chartiers Ave

Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive

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Negley Court

Perrytown Place

Royal Manor Apartments

121 Cohassett St
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4058 Penn Ave

825 Collins St

4058 Penn Ave

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Aberdeen Apartments

210 Taylor St

6309 Darlington Rd

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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor

245 S Millvale Ave
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Devon Towers

2419 Beechwood Blvd

Chateau Perry

Dawson Village

The Benedict

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Chestnut Ridge Apartments

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13 Uxor Way, Unit 2

Brentmoor at Penn Center

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426 S Trenton Ave, Unit 1

2515 S 18th St

306 Jacksonia St, Unit #1

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60 S 17th St, Unit 60-A

5807 Bartlett St

2460 Pittview Ave

5839 Darlington Rd

Live South Side

6350 Forward Ave, Unit 3

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Thames Manor
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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 | $1,633 | $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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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.
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