
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (24 Rentals)
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Alta Vista Apartments

3847 Brighton Rd, Unit 3847
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Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brighton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brighton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $850 | $1,050 |
Brighton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $900 | $2,500 |
Brighton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Brighton Heights Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alta Vista Apartments | 1bd- Basement | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Sumner Avenue Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton Heights, PA
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton Heights area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3847 Brighton Rd Model at 3847 Brighton Rd, Unit 3847 in the in the Summer Hill neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Brighton Heights apartment is the 3551 California Ave Model at 3551 California Ave, Unit Condo unit 1 starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3847 Brighton Rd, Unit 3847 | 3847 Brighton Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
3551 California Ave, Unit Condo unit 1 | 3551 California Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Alta Vista Apartments | 1bd- Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Sumner Avenue Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Getting Around the Brighton Heights Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 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 Brighton Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Heights Apartment is $745 at Alta Vista Apartments.
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