Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Skyvue Apartments
$1,125 - $2,455
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Skyvue Apartments

3333 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Penn Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Commons

525-529 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Darragh Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Darragh Street Apartments

341 Darragh StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dawson Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dawson Street

3811-3845 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Fifth Neville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fifth Neville

4705 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Cathedral Mansions
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Mansions

4716 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Christine4+ years in Pittsburgh

July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh 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.

Christine4+ 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 $749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Greenview Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $1,900.

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 2,582 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 $428 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.

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