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Amberson Gardens
$1,225 - $1,365
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$1,195 - $2,050
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Amberson Gardens

1-4 Bayard RdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,025 - $1,230

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70 Bigelow St

PittsburghPA15207
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5165 Stanton Ave, Unit 2
$1,245
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5165 Stanton Ave, Unit 2

5165 Stanton AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
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613 Ivy St, Unit 1
$1,295
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613 Ivy St, Unit 1

613 Ivy StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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property at 160 Southern Ave

$1,295 - $1,995

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160 Southern Ave

PittsburghPA15211
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Shamrock Apartments
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58 S Fremont AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
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Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh

July 15, 2025

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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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