Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 516 Cato St

$600

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

516 Cato St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 3417 Ward St

$1,095 - $1,850

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 1

3417 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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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. The Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
The Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 3061BR,1BA$1,300
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio,1BA$1,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 3209 Ward St Model at 3209 Ward St, Unit 1 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Central Oakland apartment is the Joe Hammer 3x1 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3209 Ward St, Unit 13209 Ward St3BR,2BA$2.22
The OaksJoe Hammer 3x13BR,1BA$2.37
University Commons304 McKee- 2 Bedroom (#4) | University Commons ...2BR,1BA$2.26
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.11
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #136

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Oakland?

There are currently 137 Apartments for Rent in Central Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $4,660. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Oakland ranging from $500 to $7,200.

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 $500 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,603.

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 $2,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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