Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Liberty Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (60 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.

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$1,100 - $1,500

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826 Collins St

PittsburghPA15206

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6055 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6055 Jackson St

6055 Jackson StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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6017 Stanton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6017 Stanton Ave

6017 Stanton AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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5554 Avondale Pl
Studio Apartments

5554 Avondale Pl

5554 Avondale PlPittsburgh, PA 15206

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Highland Park Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Properties

5627-5631 Rippey StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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Walnut Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Commons

6333 Walnut DrPittsburgh, PA 15206
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305 N Negley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

305 N Negley Ave

305 N Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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322 Lehigh Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

322 Lehigh Ave

322 Lehigh AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5628 Jackson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5628 Jackson St

5628 Jackson StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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339 S Fairmount St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

339 S Fairmount St

339 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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6325 Marchand St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6325 Marchand St

6325 Marchand StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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Peacock Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Manor

924 Farragut StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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Cheapest Available East Liberty Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cavendish priced from $1,000. Garfield Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable East Liberty apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1,000
Garfield CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,170
Cornerstone III1 Bdrm Garden, 626 SqFt, Market,1BR,1BA$1,368
Essex House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
The Penn at Walnut on HighlandSuite C2 (The Penn Building)Studio,1BA$1,691
Harbelle House1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Coda on CentreSullivanStudio,1BA$1,776
Eastside BondHoweStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Liberty, PA

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Liberty area is the $1.45 price per square foot 5 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at 5404 Black St in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value East Liberty apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons starting at $1,343 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Liberty apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5404 Black St5 Beds, 2.5 baths5BR,2.5BA$1.45
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
112 N Fairmount St, Unit 3112 N Fairmount St1BR,1BA$1.05
5752 Ellsworth Ave5752 ellsworth ave 3br 2b3BR,2BA$1.80
Harbelle House1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Cornerstone III1 Bdrm Garden, 606 SqFt, Market,1BR,1BA$2.26
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1.67
Walnut on HighlandSuite D (Highland Building)1BR,1BA$3.21
The Penn at Walnut on HighlandSuite C2 (The Penn Building)Studio ,1BA$3.24
5815 Alder St, Unit 25815 Alder St1BR,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Liberty Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Liberty?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Liberty is at The Penn at Walnut on Highland listed at $1,691.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Liberty Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Liberty Apartment is $1,000 at Cavendish.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Liberty Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Liberty is starting from $1,170 at Garfield Commons.

What is the most affordable East Liberty Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Liberty Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garfield Commons and starts from $1,343.

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