
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh, PA from $300 with Utilities Included (280 Rentals) Page 3 of 6
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Cheap Apartments in Pittsburgh.


Tiffany Place

Palm Garden Apartments

Christopher A. Smith Terrace Senior Living

Wellesley Place

O'Hara Woods Apartments

King Edward 4609

Hampton Avenue

Princess Ann

Academy Tower
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Lynn Apartments

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Sceneridge Apartments

6017 Stanton Ave

Standard Life Building

Devon Apartments

Hillside Apartments

Brett Manor

The Edgewood Apartments

Sutton Place
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Hidden Pines

Northe Pointe

Mark Twain

Bellevue Apartments

Tudor Court

LAUREL GARDENS

Sussex Apartments

Colony East Townhomes

Ashbourne Apartments

Poplar Apartments
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Home Avenue Apartments

Whitney Hall Apartments

1465 Mcfarland Rd

305 N Negley Ave

Royal Windsor

Bel Charlton

North Windsor Apartments

Ravenswood

Noll Townhomes

Hazelwood

773 Shady Dr E

Savoy Apartments

Kensington Terrace

1923-1927 Murray Ave

Chestnut Manor

Townley Manor

Fox Chapel Arms

May Building Apartments

Negley Gardens Apartments
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 | $1,606 | $308 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $320 | $9,172 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $750 | $6,400 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,295 | $8,341 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,650 | $6,259 |
| 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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Della Plaza which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $2,979.
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 3,923 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 $471 which is $2,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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