
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA Under $1,200 (435 Rentals) Page 3 of 9


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95 Craighead St, Unit 2nd Floor

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4702 Lorigan St, Unit 1

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94 S 12th St, Unit 1

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600 Allenby Ave, Unit 4

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315 N Neville St, Unit 2

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506 California Ave, Unit 506B California Ave

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5396 Stanton Ave

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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4

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1749 Crafton Blvd
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817 Anaheim St

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1409 Summit St, Unit #204

108 Stamm Ave, Unit 1

732 E Warrington Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Front

147 Cape May Ave, Unit 1

317 Kearsarge St, Unit 3

1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

2300 Arlington Ave, Unit Bottom

1229 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apartment 2Left

2641 S 18th St, Unit Apt 2
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517 1/2 Hill Ave

1712 Lowrie St, Unit Apt 2

90 Vilsack St, Unit H

1304 Liverpool St

201 Amabell St

915 Chartiers Ave

1601 Federal St

1023 Wallace Ave

245 S Millvale Ave

323 38th St
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159 Kendall Ave

125 Roup Ave

180-196-196 Spring Ave

3295 Dawson St

6309 Darlington Rd

927 Brookline Blvd

121 Cohassett St

2224 Sarah St

2021 Hampton Ave

519 Mifflin Ave

211 7th St

825 Collins St

3185 Glendale Ave

5862 Forbes Ave

703 Brookline Blvd

22-24-24 Norton St

2824 Clermont Ave

110 S 12th St

7209 Front River Rd

505 Transverse Ave
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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 | $1,771 | $575 | $4,500 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $750 | $7,663 |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $650 | $6,400 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $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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Pittsburgh, PA Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Pittsburgh is at 421 Ohio Ave listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pittsburgh is $1,771.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pittsburgh is a 1,569 square feet unit starting from $4,036 at The Cork Factory Lofts.
What is the average size for Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is currently 908 sq ft.
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