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property at 77 Bates St

$755 - $1,575

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

77 Bates St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 306 Alice St

$850 - $900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Alice St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 3320 Ward St

$985 - $1,165

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

3320 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 3423 Ward St

$1,100 - $2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3423 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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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 2512 Sarah St priced from $1,100. Dawson Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,205
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,209
Connection at SouthsideThe ChargeStudio,1BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, PA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4229 Haldane St Model at 4229 Haldane St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 1109 E Carson St Model at 1109 E Carson St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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.
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.03
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.21
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.06
905 Liberty Ave, Unit 2A905 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
624 Frayne St, Unit Apt #2624 Frayne St2BR,1BA$1.20

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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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!

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 $1,277.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is 2512 Sarah St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $5,285.

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 38 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 $373 which is $4,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, breathtaking views, culture, and bustling nightlife. Though not every part of Steel City is perfect, each neighborhood, from the North Shore to the South Side, has a unique charm.

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University & Housing Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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Written by: Christine DiMaria

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!