
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $750 (369 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


Carriage House Apartments

7408 Yale Ave

2361 Brownsville Rd

2236 Perrysville Ave, Unit 3

William Penn Heights

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537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2

114 Van Wyck Ave

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124 Giffin Ave, Unit 124 giffin ave apt 2

3017 Ashlyn St
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544-546-546 Long Rd

550-552-552 Long Rd

Lebanon Vue

2611 Voelkel Ave

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2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1

3332 Portola Ave

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7232 Hermitage St

2236 Brownsville Rd

3008 Paulowna St

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1749 Crafton Blvd
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Tiffany Apartments

Seville Square Apartments

2807 Neeld Ave

255 Capital Ave

1538 Fallowfield Ave

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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

509 Forest Ave

239 Watson Blvd

1825-1831-1831 Morningside Ave
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2919 Pioneer Ave, Unit 2

805 Bellwood Dr

5735 Phillips Ave

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311 S Trenton Ave

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315 Franklin Ave, Unit 1

3275-3281-3281 W Liberty Ave, Unit 3279 Apt 3

Cliffside Manor Apartments

107 Dilworth St

5-6 Schaeffer Way

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3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear
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Frick Park Village

Holiday Park Apartments and Townhomes

1201 Creedmoor Ave

5312 Butler St

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225 Luray St, Unit 219

1347 Grotto St, Unit 1

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3 Lehrman Way, Unit 2

8 Harrison St

903 Mount Royal Blvd

1410 Fallowfield Ave
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Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,626 | $308 | $5,386 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $575 | $4,500 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $750 | $7,963 |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $650 | $6,400 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $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
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 Glassport Garden Apartments, LLC which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $1,889.
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 4,126 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 $412 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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