
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crafton Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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3021 Ashlyn St

216 Oneida St

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1749 Crafton Blvd

42 Warren St

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3032 Merwyn Ave, Unit Floor 2

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314 Augusta St, Unit First Floor Duplex

3032 Merwyn Ave

Hyland Hills

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114 Olympia St, Unit 3
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1869 West

410 Marlow St

144 Wabash St

Emerald Gardens

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1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

1020 Lakewood Ave

121 Cohassett St

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1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832B
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835 Steuben St

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320 S Main St

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102 Haldane St, Unit 2

Brett Manor

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3150 Lecky Ave
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NOLL AVENUE -- 070

3000 California Ave

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2937 Sacramento Ave

126 Earl St

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505 Harker St

1017 Valonia St

900 Gibson St

3165 Ashlyn St
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909 Chartiers Ave

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1163 Dohrman St

901 Chartiers Ave

907 Chartiers Ave, Unit 2

6 Woodlawn St

606 Federal St

600 Federal St

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Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crafton Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,906 | $1,030 | $3,116 |
| Crafton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $625 | $4,103 |
| Crafton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $935 | $4,939 |
| Crafton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,100 | $5,803 |
| Crafton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crafton Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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. 1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Crafton Heights apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| 1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue | 1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Poplar Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| NOLL AVENUE -- 070 | NOLL AVENUE -- 070 - 328-0... | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Hyland Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton Heights, PA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crafton Heights area is the $0.62 price per square foot 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Crafton Heights apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860 railroad st, Unit 4 | 860 railroad st | 3BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 1238 Superior Ave | single family home | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| 102 Haldane St, Unit 2 | 102 Haldane St | 3BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 128 Cohassett St, Unit 1 | 128 Cohassett St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 3032 Merwyn Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 3032 Merwyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Poplar Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1749 Crafton Blvd | 1749 Crafton Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crafton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Crafton Heights is 1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Crafton Heights costs $1,637.
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 1 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 $461 which is $1,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton Heights.
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