Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castle Shannon Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (60 Rentals)

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3152 Glendale Ave, Unit 1
$1,050
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3152 Glendale Ave, Unit 1

3152 Glendale AvePittsburgh, PA 15227
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2916 Mattern Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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2916 Mattern Ave, Unit 1

2916 Mattern AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1
$1,295
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2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1

2611 Voelkel AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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938 Arch Ave

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411 Hoodridge Dr
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411 Hoodridge Dr

411 Hoodridge DrPittsburgh, PA 15234
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Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castle Shannon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castle Shannon area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hoodridge Manor Apartments priced from $750. 3995 Canal St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Castle Shannon apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hoodridge Manor Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$750
3995 Canal St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Garden Villa Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$795
The AldenS1R1BR,1BA$874
Shannon Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom-1st floor1BR,1BA$875
Hoodridge Court Apartments and TownhomesLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Cordova Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Alvern GardensCozy 1 Bedroom with Lots of Natural Light1BR,1BA$900
200 Buchanan Pl1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castle Shannon, PA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castle Shannon area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1439 Milan Ave Model at 1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave in the in the Banksville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Castle Shannon apartment is the 1425 La Salle Ave Model at 1425 La Salle Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Banksville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castle Shannon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave1439 Milan Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
1425 La Salle Ave, Unit 21425 La Salle Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 12611 Voelkel Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Sleepy Hollow Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.31
BaywoodBAYWOOD 119 3B2BR,1BA$1.27
Abbeyville Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.41
Baldwin Commons2 bdrm townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.36
2040 Brownsville Rd, Unit A2040 Brownsville Rd1BR,1BA$0.94
200 Buchanan Pl1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Cordova Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33

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Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castle Shannon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Castle Shannon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Castle Shannon is at The Alden listed at $874.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castle Shannon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castle Shannon Apartment is $750 at Hoodridge Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castle Shannon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castle Shannon is starting from $880 at Hoodridge Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Castle Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Castle Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alvern Gardens and starts from $1,050.

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