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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Noll AvePittsburgh, PA 15205
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Bradford Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Court

1751-1773 Crafton BlvdPittsburgh, 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
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$999
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$1,004
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Allegheny City Stables LoftsThoroughbredStudio,1BA$1,300
Emerald Gardens2BR PH12BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton Heights, PA

As of April 28, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st3BR,1BA$0.62
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1238 Superior Avesingle family home3BR,1.5BA$1.02
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1.07
1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St1613 Buena Vista St2BR,1BA$1.27
1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832A1832 Crafton Blvd2BR,1BA$1.00
Emerald Gardens2BR PH32BR,1BA$1.76
3247 Faronia St, Unit 23247 Faronia St2BR,1BA$1.24
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$1.61

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 $1,320.

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

The cheapest apartment in Crafton Heights is Hyland Hills which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Crafton Heights costs $12,780.

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 5 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 $340 which is $12,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton Heights.

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