Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 3267 Niagara Sq

3267 Niagara Sq

PittsburghPA15213
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3254 Dawson St

PittsburghPA15213

Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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. 343 McKee Pl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Central Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
343 McKee Pl22BR,1BA$1,300
The OaksSchenley2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3209 Niagara St Model at 3209 Niagara St, Unit 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Central Oakland 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 Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3209 Niagara St, Unit 23209 Niagara St4BR,2BA$1.40
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
The Bridge on ForbesC2 - C - Balcony3BR,3BA$1.38
365 McKee Pl, Unit A365 McKee Pl3BR,1BA$1.85
Bates Hill ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
The OaksJoe Hammer 3x13BR,1BA$2.42
376 Meyran Ave, Unit 2376 Meyran Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.11
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.43
SkyVue (PA)Studio - ST4Studio ,1BA$4.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #128

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Oakland?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $5,950. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Oakland ranging from $550 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Oakland ranges from $550 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Oakland range from $1,125 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,625. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,820.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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