Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $350 (453 Rentals) Page 8 of 10

Midtown Plaza Apartments

314 Washington Rd

1215 Louise St

4408 Greensprings Ave, Unit 2nd floor

19 Charles St, Unit Spacious 1-Bedroom Apt

309 San Juan Dr

1600 McClure St

1109 Glass St

304 Campbell St

317 San Juan Dr

1335 Washington Blvd

3013 Glendale Ave

812 Indiana Ave

725 Chartiers St

Hep Park Village

Ambassador Apartments

Locust Hill Apartments - 1-12 Locust Hill Dr

303 5th Ave

Highland Manor Apartments

Abbey Woods Apartments

1113 Broadway Ave

Shaler Highlands Apartments

Park Place of South Park Apartment Homes

1207 Sarah St, Unit 1207 Sarah Ave B

Ebonhurst Apartments

Annhurst (PA)
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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 | $1,522 | $595 | $5,788 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $350 | $4,703 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $645 | $7,164 |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $700 | $9,210 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,186 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,512 | $4,512 | $4,512 |
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Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh
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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 $700.
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 $4,771.
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 4,331 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 $513 which is $4,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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