Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crafton Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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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Aspen Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

102-108 W Steuben StCrafton, PA 15205
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Crafton, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crafton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crafton area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fallowfield Apartments priced from $899. Pike Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Crafton apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fallowfield Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$899
Pike Place Apartments1B + Den1BR,1BA$900
Crafton Broadhead Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
Aspen Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crafton, PA

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crafton 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 apartment is the 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit A starting at $1,550 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crafton 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
518 Washington Ave, Unit A518 Washington Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.70
Pleasantview Place3000-C-2 BED, Corner UnitTop2BR,2BA$1.50
2015 Broadway Ave, Unit Floor 22015 Broadway Ave3BR,2BA$1.35
318 Lydia St, Unit Rear318 Lydia St2BR,1BA$1.35
433 Herschel St, Unit Floor 3433 Herschel St2BR,1BA$1.46
Crafton Broadhead Apartments2 Bedroom - 2500 Building2BR,1BA$1.38
120 Rothesay Ave, Unit 1120 Rothesay Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Aspen Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
221 W Main St, Unit 3B221 W Main StStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crafton, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #68

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Crafton Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crafton?

The cheapest apartment in Crafton is Fallowfield Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Crafton costs $1,810.

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 14 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 $267 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crafton.

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