
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Liberty Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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5504 Margaretta St

5551 Columbo St, Unit 1

5442 Jackson St

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

236 Shady Ave, Unit lower unit

The Lorrie

238 Lehigh Ave

5416 Black St
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817 N Sheridan Ave

227 N Negley Ave

Negley Apartments

342-348-348 Lehigh Ave

6121 St Marie St

310 Stratford Ave

Emory Community Senior Housing

5712-5824 E Liberty Blvd

6055 Jackson St
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Walnut Commons

305 N Negley Ave

Cavendish

322 Lehigh Ave

5628 Jackson St

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339 S Fairmount St

6325 Marchand St

Peacock Manor

Highland Manor

Garfield Commons

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229 S Fairmount St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Liberty?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Liberty Studio Apartments | $2,045 | $1,834 | $3,000 |
| East Liberty 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $856 | $3,929 |
| East Liberty 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $1,025 | $6,000 |
| East Liberty 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,183 | $2,675 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Liberty Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Cornerstone Village Apartments priced from $856. Cavendish has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable East Liberty apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $856 |
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Garfield Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Baum Boulevard Flats | 2 Bedroom Available Now | 2BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Negley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Essex House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Penn at Walnut on Highland | Suite C1 (The Penn Building) | Studio,1BA | $1,696 |
| Walnut on Highland | Suite G (Highland Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Industry Pittsburgh | S | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
| Coda on Centre | Sullivan | Studio,1BA | $1,834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Liberty, PA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Liberty area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $1,343. The second greatest value East Liberty apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Highland Plaza Apartments starting at $2,645 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Liberty apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| Highland Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Cornerstone Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Penn at Walnut on Highland | 1 Bedroom A2 Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Negley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Baum Boulevard Flats | 2 Bedroom Available Now | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Industry Pittsburgh | A2PH Studio Loft | Studio ,1.5BA | $3.86 |
| Walnut on Highland | Suite G (Highland Building) | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Coda on Centre | Sullivan | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
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 $1,834.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Liberty?
The cheapest apartment in East Liberty is Cornerstone Village Apartments which is listed at $856, while the average apartment in East Liberty costs $3,784.
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 77 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 $1,275 which is $2,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Liberty.
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