
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (143 Rentals)
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Velma Court

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21 Hodge St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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318 Saline St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1603 Arlington Ave

South Side Apartments

308 Saline St

Morrowfield

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1044 Welfer St, Unit Floor 1, Unit Floor 1

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1402 Sarah St, Unit Aprt 3, Unit Aprt 3
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1606 Bingham St

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1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 2, Unit Floor 2

3110 Niagara St, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Wendover Community

705 Brownsville Rd, Unit 1st Floor Front

2642 Quarry St, Unit #1 (FLR 1)

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1001 E Carson St

2332 Arlington Ave

17 Amanda St, Unit Flr 1

322 Hays Ave
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1919 Larkins Wy

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1401 Sarah St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2336 Murray Ave, Unit Floor 2, Unit Floor 2

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2336 Murray Ave

126 Cologne St, Unit Apt 1

955 E Warrington Ave, Unit Apt 2

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit B2

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit 7

2419-2423-2423 Carey Wy

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537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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5660 Munhall Rd, Unit 3

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77 S 19th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3305 Juliet St

705 Brownsville Rd, Unit 2nd Floor Front

5552 Covode St, Unit 1

2300 Arlington Ave, Unit Bottom

2641 S 18th St, Unit Apt 3

Squirrel Hill Properties

113 Johnston Ave

709-711 Industry St, Unit 709 Industry St. Apt. 2
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2637 S 18th St, Unit Apt 1

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1044 Welfer St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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864 Mirror St, Unit #1, Unit #1

2675 S 18th St, Unit Apt 1 (Bottom)

757 E Warrington Ave, Unit Apt 4

601 E Warrington Ave, Unit Apt 1

601 E Warrington Ave, Unit Apt 4

1611 Westmont Ave

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5809 Hobart St, Unit 5809 Hobart St 1/2, Unit 5809 Hobart St 1/2

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5807 Hobart St
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Arlington Heights, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,564 | $825 | $2,460 |
| Arlington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $699 | $3,184 |
| Arlington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $845 | $4,660 |
| Arlington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,100 | $4,239 |
| Arlington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,599 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Morrowfield priced from $1,015. Squirrel Hill Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Olympia | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| Squirrel Hill Properties | 235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Wightman Street | 1 BR 1 Bath (basement) | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, PA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2910 E Carson St Model at 2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the Landmark on Carson Apartments Model at South Side Apartments starting at $1,740 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #2 | 2910 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| South Side Apartments | Landmark on Carson Apartments | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2 | 537 Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Skyline Terrace | 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1044 Welfer St, Unit Floor 1 | 1044 Welfer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 2002 E Carson St, Unit 1B | 2002 E Carson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1401 Sarah St, Unit 2 | 1401 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 21 Hodge St, Unit 2 | 21 Hodge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 2 | 1606 Bingham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Heights is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is Morrowfield which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington Heights?
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 58 regular apartments in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights?
Cheap apartments in Arlington Heights have an average cost of $348 which is $3,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.
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