Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crafton Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (22 Rentals)

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1017 Emporia St

PittsburghPA15204
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Brett Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brett Manor

1860 Brett StPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Poplar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Apartments

1449-1459 Poplar StPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Bradford Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Court

1751-1773 Crafton BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Noll Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Noll Townhomes

320 Noll AvePittsburgh, PA 15205
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Aspen Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

102-108 W Steuben StCrafton, PA 15205
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Cheapest Available Crafton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crafton Heights area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Crafton Apartments priced from $935. The Lofts at Terrain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Crafton Heights apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$935
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$974
The Hamilton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Emerald Gardens1BR PH21BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton Heights, PA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crafton Heights area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Crafton Heights apartment is the Two Bed Model at 930 N Lincoln Ave starting at $2,050 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crafton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
930 N Lincoln AveTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Allegheny City Stables LoftsMorgan1BR,1BA$1.63
15 Emerson Ave, Unit 215 Emerson Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
The Hamilton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.21
Hyland Hills2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
3247 Faronia St, Unit 23247 Faronia St2BR,1BA$1.13
433 Herschel St, Unit Floor 3433 Herschel St2BR,1BA$1.39
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crafton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Crafton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crafton Heights is under $1,448.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crafton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Crafton Heights is Emerald Gardens which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Crafton Heights costs $4,985.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crafton Heights?

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 14 regular apartments in Crafton Heights 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 Crafton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Crafton Heights have an average cost of $335 which is $4,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton Heights.

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