
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crafton Heights Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (34 Rentals)
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195 Meridan St

1459 Poplar St

53 Baldwick Rd

1306-1308-1308 Complete St

The Lofts at Terrain

59 Baldwick Rd

2955 Glen Mawr St
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922 Western Ave

1668 Crafton Blvd

Hyland Hills

1114-1118-1118 Sutherland St

1304 Liverpool St

1017 Emporia St

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1320 W Sycamore St, Unit Unit 1

453 Edith St
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180 Oneida St

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314 Augusta St, Unit Second Floor Duplex

855 Crucible St

311 Augusta

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1419 N Franklin St, Unit 1

Brett Manor

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1122 9th St

907 Chartiers Ave
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17 Walnut St, Unit 1

Aspen Court Apartments
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 | $1,191 | $950 | $2,159 |
| Crafton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $849 | $2,873 |
| Crafton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $935 | $5,972 |
| Crafton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,050 | $9,004 |
| Crafton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,225 | $1,645 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Lofts at Terrain | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Emerald Gardens | 1BR PH2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| The Hamilton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton Heights, PA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crafton Heights area is the $0.87 price per square foot single family home Model at 1005 Sheffield St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Crafton Heights apartment is the 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 starting at $1,499 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Fairywood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 Sheffield St | single family home | 6BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| 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 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1619 Buena Vista St, Unit 1619 Buena Vista St | 1619 Buena Vista St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 930 N Lincoln Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 442 Oneida St, Unit #2 | 442 Oneida St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Hamilton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
| 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 $1,249.
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 $15,607.
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 15 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 $396 which is $15,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton Heights.
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