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Alvern Gardens Apartments

11515-11523 Frankstown Rd

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112 22nd St, Unit 112 #2 22nd Street

3225 W Liberty Ave

2332 Arlington Ave

White Oak Apartments

The Flats on Penn

Carriage Park Apartments

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4901 Penn Ave, Unit 5
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4901 Penn Ave

Abbeyville Apartments

Cavendish

Baldwin Commons

Morrowfield

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1001 E Carson St

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7232 Hermitage St

701 Swissvale Ave, Unit 4

Churchview Gardens

Place Seville Apartments
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The Lofts at Terrain

388 Ingomar St

Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive

William Penn Heights

Negley Court

Park View Apartments

225 Walnut St

Perrytown Place

Lebanon Vue

903 Mount Royal Blvd
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322 Hays Ave

Thames Manor

1622 Hatteras St

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128 S 20th St, Unit #1

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621 Melwood Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

845 Western Ave

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4 Oakland Sq, Unit 2nd Floor

315 N Neville St, Unit 2

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805 Flemington St, Unit 2

1851 Capital Ave
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256 Mabrick Ave

215 Spencer Ave

728 N Sheridan Ave

1567 Clark St

539 Atlantic Ave

Cordova Apartments

151 Kendall Ave

736 Franklin Ave

4933 Butler St

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1401 Sarah St, Unit 2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,662 | $308 | $9,551 |
| Cheap Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $695 | $6,437 |
| Cheap Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $750 | $6,000 |
| Cheap Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $750 | $6,400 |
| Cheap Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $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 $2,357.
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 3,012 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 $457 which is $1,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.