
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Northside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)
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Central Northside, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Northside Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $1,200 | $2,025 |
Central Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,000 | $2,750 |
Central Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,600 | $3,240 |
Central Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,740 | $5,200 |
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Cheapest Available Central Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Northside area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hudson Oakland priced from $1,400. 1709 FIFTH has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Central Northside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hudson Oakland | 306 Craft 1B1B + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
1709 FIFTH | Stevenson | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
The Venue Apartments! | Rogers | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Northside, PA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Northside area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3-Bedrm (201) Model at Canoe Building Apartments in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $2,520. The second greatest value Central Northside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canoe Building Apartments | 3-Bedrm (201) | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Portal Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Landmark on Carson Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Hudson Oakland | 3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Allegheny City Stables Lofts | Marwari | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1709 FIFTH | Milt | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
The Venue Apartments! | Warhol | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Northside, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #43
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central Northside Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Central Northside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Central Northside is Hudson Oakland which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Central Northside costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Northside?
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 11 regular apartments in Central Northside 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 Central Northside?
Cheap apartments in Central Northside have an average cost of $483 which is $2,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Northside.
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