
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA (50 Rentals)


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SkyVue

Dawson Village

Bates Hill Apartments

Portal Place

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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor

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3435 Dawson St, Unit Apt 1B

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10 Cable Pl, Unit 10 Cable Place 1st floor

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3526 Boulevard of the Allies

350 Coltart Ave

8 Oakland Sq

49 Lawn St

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349 Atwood St

424 Atwood St

3828 Bates St

317 Meyran Ave

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219 Atwood St

234 Meyran Ave

3423 Ward St

351 Atwood St

422 1/2 Atwood St

3305 Dawson St

342-344 Oakland Ave

363 Meyran Ave

422 Atwood St

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151 Robinson St
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300 Meyran Ave

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3450 Bates St

Hyacinth Place

205 Robinson St

2730 Sidney St

141 Robinson St

University Commons

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Oakland/Bates
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,905 | $1,050 | $2,156 |
Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $925 | $3,214 |
| Central Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,225 | $4,660 |
| Central Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,125 | $2,991 |
| Central Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,600 | $3,191 |
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Largest Available Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at Southside Works | C1 | 968 Sq Ft | $2,953 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 570 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cheapest Available Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | $1,200 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B1 | $2,470 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #137
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Oakland with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Oakland is at Dawson Village listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Oakland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Oakland is $2,173.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Oakland is a 968 square feet unit starting from $2,953 at The Park at Southside Works.
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