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property at 330 Ophelia St

330 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 100 S 13th St

100 S 13th St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 1309 E Carson St

1309 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203

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Arlington, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Carson Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Steiner Realty South Side Listings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,000
Steiner Realty South Side ListingsCAREY1BR,1BA$1,020
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,231
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, PA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.66 price per square foot 236 Smith Way Model at 236 Smith Way, Unit 2 in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 4229 Haldane St Model at 4229 Haldane St starting at $1,750 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
236 Smith Way, Unit 2236 Smith Way2BR,1BA$0.66
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.03
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
1117 Freyburg St, Unit 1117 Freyburg 2nd Flr1117 Freyburg St2BR,2.5BA$0.93
2227 Jane St, Unit 2227 Jane Street2227 Jane St3BR,1BA$1.31
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.96
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
207 Boggs Ave, Unit 2207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
124 Koehler St, Unit apt 1124 Koehler St1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #114

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Arlington Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is Carson Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $5,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington?

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 37 regular apartments in Arlington 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?

Cheap apartments in Arlington have an average cost of $355 which is $5,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.