
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Liberty Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $930 (31 Rentals)


5439 Jackson St, Unit 2

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728 N Sheridan Ave, Unit 3

728 N Sheridan Ave

Cornerstone III

South Negley Apartments

370 S Highland Ave, Unit 11
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930 Portland St

930 Portland St

836 Collins St, Unit 1

370 S Highland Ave, Unit 8

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

5619 E Liberty Blvd

Essex House Apartments
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Emory Community Senior Housing

5712-5824 E Liberty Blvd

6055 Jackson St

6017 Stanton Ave

322 Lehigh Ave

Negley Gardens Apartments
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Highland Manor

The Lorrie

224 S Fairmount St

Fenwyck Apartments

6325 Marchand St

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Harbelle House

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East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Liberty?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Liberty Studio Apartments | $2,054 | $1,697 | $3,000 |
East Liberty 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $930 | $3,929 |
| East Liberty 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $1,025 | $6,000 |
| East Liberty 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,150 | $5,085 |
| East Liberty 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,895 | $3,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Liberty Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Liberty?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Liberty is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Liberty?
The cheapest apartment in East Liberty is South Negley Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Liberty costs $3,586.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Liberty?
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 69 regular apartments in East Liberty 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 East Liberty?
Cheap apartments in East Liberty have an average cost of $842 which is $2,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Liberty.
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