Cheap Homes for Rent in Dormont Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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property at 2612 Louisiana Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2612 Louisiana Ave, Unit 1

2612 Louisiana Ave
PittsburghPA15216

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property at 2619 Espy Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2619 Espy Ave, Unit 3

2619 Espy Ave
PittsburghPA15216
property at 1138 Illinois Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1138 Illinois Ave, Unit 5

1138 Illinois Ave
PittsburghPA15216

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Dormont, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dormont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dormont area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Fieldbrook Apartments priced from $839. Avon Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Dormont apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fieldbrook ApartmentsFieldbrook StudioStudio,1BA$839
Avon Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Pendale Towers Apartments2 BD / 2 BA -D - Classic2BR,2BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dormont, PA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dormont area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1425 La Salle Ave Model at 1425 La Salle Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Banksville neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Dormont apartment is the 2611 Voelkel Ave Model at 2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Banksville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dormont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1425 La Salle Ave, Unit 21425 La Salle Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 12611 Voelkel Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
2330-2340 Candace St, Pittsburgh, PA, 152162332 Candace2BR,1BA$1.67
Pendale Towers Apartments2 BD / 2 BA -D - Classic2BR,2BA$1.42
Avon Court2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.44
Fieldbrook ApartmentsFieldbrook StudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dormont

What type of rentals are currently available in Dormont?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Dormont, PA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $1,750. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dormont ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dormont?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dormont ranges from $1,000 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,830.

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