3623 Frazier St
PittsburghPA15213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (33 Rentals)
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308 Saline St
PittsburghPA15207
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$1,1551 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8
3313 Ward St, Unit Ward #1
3313 Ward StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
368 Atwood St, Unit 2
368 Atwood StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,200
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16 Melba Pl, Unit #2
16 Melba PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,250
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$1,250
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3211 Juliet St, Unit 3
3211 Juliet StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3211 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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$1,300 - $2,4501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
3222 Kennett Square
PittsburghPA15213
3215 Ward St
PittsburghPA15213
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205 Robinson St
205 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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151 Robinson St
151 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,400
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,450
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3215 Dawson St
3215 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3227 Hardie Wy
PittsburghPA15213
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3220 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
53 Bates St
PittsburghPA15213
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$1,625 - $2,2151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bates Hill Apartments
3812 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3621 Childs St
PittsburghPA15213
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$1,650 - $2,5001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Portal Place
2633 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
3441 Ward St
PittsburghPA15213
3214 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Parkview Estates
3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
49 Lawn St
49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Sussex Apartments
246 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Forbes Avenue Suites
3401 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Atwood Street
402 Atwood StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dawson Street
3811-3845 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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University Commons
308 Mckee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Semple Duplex
310 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
420-428 Oakland Ave
420-428 Oakland AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Hudson Oakland (Semple)
515 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,750 | $2,093 |
| Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $875 | $3,393 |
| Central Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,200 | $4,701 |
| Central Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,225 | $2,300 |
| Central Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,600 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Central Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dawson Village priced from $1,200. University Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,354. Here are the most affordable Central Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| University Commons | 304 McKee- 2 Bedroom (#4) | University Commons ... | 2BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| 205 Robinson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 151 Robinson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath (770sf) -306 Craft Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Bates Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
| Skyvue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - A2ALT2BC | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $1.40 price per square foot 53 Bates St Model at 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Central Oakland apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ Model at The Oaks starting at $2,100 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,3BA | $1.40 |
| The Oaks | 3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| University Commons | 304 McKee- 2 Bedroom (#4) | University Commons ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bates Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 151 Robinson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 205 Robinson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Skyvue Apartments | Studio - ST4 | Studio ,1BA | $4.37 |
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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Oakland Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Central Oakland is Dawson Village which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Central Oakland costs $2,318.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Oakland?
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 26 regular apartments in Central Oakland 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 Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Central Oakland have an average cost of $1,068 which is $1,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Oakland.
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