
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crafton Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (46 Rentals)
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14 Wynne Ave

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1749 Crafton Blvd

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42 Warren St

Pleasantview Place

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3032 Merwyn Ave, Unit Floor 2

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1403 Methyl St, Unit 1

Crane Village Apartments

Emerald Gardens

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2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1

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1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

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1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832B

1415 Columbus Ave, Unit B
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102 Haldane St, Unit 2

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2643 Mackinaw Ave, Unit 1

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1669 New Haven Ave, Unit 1

67 Oregon Ave

47 Home Ave

City Vista

The Lofts at Terrain

1411 W North Ave
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331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence

Brett Manor

Bradford Court

Poplar Apartments

69 Oakwood Rd

Fallowfield Apartments

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340 Gregg St, Unit 1

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907 Chartiers Ave, Unit 2
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419 Carothers Ave, Unit Apt 1

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The Regency

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200 2nd Ave, Unit 1

Kennedy Highlands

63 N Linwood Ave

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512 Carothers Ave, Unit B

860 railroad st, Unit 4

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318 Lydia St, Unit Front
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Crafton, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crafton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Studio Apartments | $1,319 | $720 | $3,116 |
| Crafton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $925 | $4,103 |
| Crafton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $935 | $4,530 |
| Crafton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,200 | $5,802 |
| Crafton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crafton Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Crafton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crafton area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Fallowfield Apartments priced from $925. Crafton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Crafton apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallowfield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Pike Place | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Poplar Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Carriage Park Apartments | Highrise 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton, PA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crafton area is the $0.68 price per square foot 318 Lydia St Model at 318 Lydia St, Unit Front in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Crafton 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 Lydia St, Unit Front | 318 Lydia St | 3BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| 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 |
| 512 Carothers Ave, Unit B | 512 Carothers Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1 | 2611 Voelkel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3032 Merwyn Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 3032 Merwyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1749 Crafton Blvd | 1749 Crafton Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crafton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crafton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crafton is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crafton?
The cheapest apartment in Crafton is Pike Place which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Crafton costs $1,717.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crafton?
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 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?
Cheap apartments in Crafton have an average cost of $322 which is $1,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton.
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