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1403 Methyl St, Unit 1
$1,095
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$1,095
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1403 Methyl St, Unit 1

1403 Methyl StPittsburgh, PA 15216
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property at 2021 Hampton Ave

$1,095 - $1,295

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2021 Hampton Ave

PittsburghPA15218
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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4
$1,145
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$1,145
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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4

3208 Brereton StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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2904 Espy Ave, Unit 3
$1,150
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$1,150
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2904 Espy Ave, Unit 3

2904 Espy AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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5544 Baywood St, Unit 3
$1,150
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 14

5544 Baywood St, Unit 3

5544 Baywood StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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property at 90 S 22nd St

$1,150 - $1,895

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90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203
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Christine • 4+ years in Pittsburgh

July 15, 2025

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Christine • 4+ 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 $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.

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