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5635-5645 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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23 Bedford Square
PittsburghPA15203
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106 S Fairmount St, Unit Furnished Studio Apt., Unit Furnished Studio Apt.
106 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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7123 Penn Ave
7123 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208
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320 Whitney Ave, Unit 320, Unit 320
320 Whitney AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Holiday Park Apartments and Townhomes
80 Sandune DrPittsburgh, PA 15239
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Amberson Gardens
1-4 Bayard RdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5712 Phillips Ave
5712 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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5710 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Oakland Apartments
4629 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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NORMANDY
5530 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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1500 Park LnPittsburgh, PA 15275
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1100 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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5424 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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4601 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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810 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
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100 Addie CtPittsburgh, PA 15234
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272 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Terminal 21
615 First AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
941-943 St James St
PittsburghPA15232
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2908 Smallman StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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840 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
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330 Greenlee RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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525-529 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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411 Hoodridge DrPittsburgh, PA 15234
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3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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2883 W Liberty Ave
2883 W Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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3310 Brownsville Rd
3310 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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3902 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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5819 5th Ave
5819 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Briercliff Apartments
334 Bascom AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
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5715 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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873 Boggs AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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5517-5519 Wellesley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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4609 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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100 Academy AvePittsburgh, PA 15228
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Lynn Apartments
5686 Forward AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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5554 Avondale Pl
5554 Avondale PlPittsburgh, PA 15206
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5816 Callowhill StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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Standard Life Building
345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Brett Manor
1860 Brett StPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Wendover Annex
5533-5539 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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100 W Hutchinson AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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5815 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5533 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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246 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5522 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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6333 Walnut DrPittsburgh, PA 15206
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,585 | $308 | $8,521 |
| Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $600 | $9,243 |
| Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $620 | $7,218 |
| Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,195 | $6,423 |
| Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
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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 $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Pittsburgh is Midtown Plaza Apartments which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Pittsburgh costs $4,605.
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 5,755 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 $439 which is $4,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburgh.
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