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Crane Village Apartments

Pleasantview Place

Elste & D&T Buildings

Aberdeen Apartments

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit 3

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313 S Trenton Ave

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141 Oneida St

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit 7

Arsenal 201
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The Forest Apartments

Carriage Park Apartments

1869 West

Hyland Hills

Nob Hill of Pittsburgh

Baywood

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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11, Unit 11

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513 Mifflin Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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525 Jeanette St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Ambassador Apartments
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3152 Glendale Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Helm on the Allegheny

Park View Apartments

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Chestnut Ridge Apartments

2769 Churchview Ave, Unit 9

433 Kathleen St, Unit 2

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303 West St, Unit 2, Unit 2

303 Peebles St, Unit 303 Peebles St Unit 3 - (1/1)

Emerald Gardens

Carriage House Apartments

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329 South Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

2811 Brentwood Ave, Unit Apartment 2

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415 Franklin Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

370 S Highland Ave, Unit 11

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106 S Fairmount St, Unit Furnished Studio Apt., Unit Furnished Studio Apt.

Greenbriar Village
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1, Unit #1

5544 Baywood St

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420 S Fairmount St, Unit #5, Unit #5

201 Center Ave

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419 Peebles St

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320 Whitney Ave, Unit 320, Unit 320

South Aiken Apartments

Stephen Foster

Kings Arms Apartments

Maiden Bridge and Canongate Apartment Homes
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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 | $1,596 | $308 | $8,608 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $595 | $9,811 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $620 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,150 | $8,241 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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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 $749.
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 $4,468.
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 6,435 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 $497 which is $3,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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