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134 S 25th St, Unit 1st floor

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7918 Lloyd Ave, Unit 7918

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21 Beech Ave, Unit 2

Baywood

Steiner Realty South Side Listings

Greenbriar Village

Regent Square

Nineteen North Apartments and Townhomes

Hamilton Place
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Sleepy Hollow Townhomes

306 Jacksonia St, Unit #1

The Cascades Apartments and Townhomes

Torrente Apartment Homes

Eighth and Penn

The Preserve at Heinz

The Venue Apartments

2643 Mackinaw Ave, Unit 1

132 Stamm Ave, Unit Apt #1

189 Morewood Ave
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The Foundmore

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6801 Frankstown Ave, Unit 6801 Frankstown 1

The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing

Catalyst Lofts

Shalercrest Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

Skytop Village

Bellevue Apartments

Wellesley Place

Hoodridge Hall Apartments and Townhomes
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The Edgewood Apartments

Hidden Pines

Bellevue Apartments

Tudor Court

Sussex Apartments

Colony East Townhomes

Highland Park Properties

Home Avenue Apartments

Whitney Hall Apartments
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Bradford Court

The Tuscany Apartments 300 Washington Rd.

Georgian

Washington Gardens

Kelly Hamilton Homes

200 7th St

2727 Broadway Ave

191 Morrison Dr

Perry Manor Apartments

Peacock Manor
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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 | $1,634 | $308 | $5,944 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $500 | $6,255 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $750 | $8,775 |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $995 | $6,400 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $650 | $2,750 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $650 | $3,995 |
| 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 Greenview Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $2,354.
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 2,722 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 $450 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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