3202 Joe Hammer Sq
PittsburghPA15213
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263 Dunseith St
PittsburghPA15213
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357 Lawn St, Unit 1
357 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3711 Orpwood St
PittsburghPA15213
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16 Melba Pl, Unit #2
16 Melba PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor
9 Oakland SqPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3211 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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3220 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
416 McKee Pl
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3227 Hardie Wy
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53 Bates St
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Portal Place
2633 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
3621 Childs St
PittsburghPA15213
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3441 Ward St
PittsburghPA15213
3528 Boulevard of the Allies
PittsburghPA15213
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Parkview Estates
3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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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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Dawson Street
3811-3845 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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ATWOOD ST -- 164
402 Atwood StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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151 Robinson St
151 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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205 Robinson St
205 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
12 Edith Pl
PittsburghPA15213
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Semple Duplex
310 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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University Commons
308 Mckee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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420-428 Oakland Ave
420-428 Oakland AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Hudson Oakland (Semple)
515 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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343 McKee Pl
343 McKee PlPittsburgh, 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 | $1,972 | $1,800 | $2,093 |
| Central Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $500 | $3,418 |
| Central Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $1,200 | $4,701 |
| Central Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,225 | $3,000 |
| Central Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,600 | $3,600 |
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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 Studio unit found at ATWOOD ST -- 164 priced from $1,149. Dawson Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Central Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATWOOD ST -- 164 | ATWOOD ST -- 164 - 4 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| University Commons | 3825 Dawson- 2 Bedroom | University Commons at ... | 2BR,1BA | $1,633 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace | 2BR,1BA | $1,854 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,153 |
| Portal Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $1.92 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Oakland apartment is the 3309 Juliet St Model at 3309 Juliet St, Unit 3309 Juliet Apt 1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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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| Portal Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 3309 Juliet St, Unit 3309 Juliet Apt 1 | 3309 Juliet St | 3BR,3BA | $2.33 |
| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,3BA | $1.30 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 357 Lawn St, Unit 1 | 357 Lawn St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Skyvue Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| University Commons | 3825 Dawson- 2 Bedroom | University Commons at ... | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor | 9 Oakland Sq | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 16 Melba Pl, Unit #2 | 16 Melba Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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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 $1,225, while the average apartment in Central Oakland costs $1,854.
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 8 regular apartments in Central Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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