
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Liberty Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (64 Rentals)
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Cornerstone III

5396 Stanton Ave

South Negley Apartments

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5544 Baywood St, Unit 3

5544 Baywood St

112 Stratford Ave

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930 Portland St, Unit 3

930 Portland St

203 Lehigh Ave
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5518 Broad St, Unit 2nd Floor

332 Lehigh Ave

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

5432 Baywood St, Unit 2

5432 Baywood St, Unit 1

Essex House Apartments

435 N Graham St

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629 Chislett St, Unit 629 Chislett #2

531 Collins St

Eastside Bond
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5752 Ellsworth Ave

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225 Emerson St, Unit 1

Stratford 332

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5850 Centre Ave, Unit 507

Coda on Centre

Industry Pittsburgh

Emory Community Senior Housing

5712-5824 E Liberty Blvd

6055 Jackson St

6017 Stanton Ave
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5554 Avondale Pl

Stanton 5401

225 South Saint Clair Street

Highland Park Properties

305 N Negley Ave

Cavendish

322 Lehigh Ave

5628 Jackson St

Negley Gardens Apartments

339 S Fairmount St
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Baywood 5425

6325 Marchand St

WALNUT ST -- 161

Peacock Manor

The Lorrie

224 S Fairmount St

Garfield Commons

5498 Hays St

FENWYCK APARTMENTS -- 024

229 S Fairmount St
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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 | $2,000 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| East Liberty 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $995 | $3,929 |
| East Liberty 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $1,295 | $6,000 |
| East Liberty 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,125 | $5,085 |
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There are currently 64 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 Cavendish priced from $930. WALNUT ST -- 161 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable East Liberty apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| WALNUT ST -- 161 | WALNUT ST -- 161 - 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| South Negley Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Garfield Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| FENWYCK APARTMENTS -- 024 | FENWYCK APARTMENTS -- 024 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| BAUM GROVE APARTMENTS -- 090 | BAUM BOULEVARD FLATS -- 090 - 07F | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| NEGLEY HOUSE -- 086 | NEGLEY HOUSE -- 086 - 26 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| HIGHLAND MANOR APARTMENTS -- 020 | HIGHLAND MANOR APARTMENTS -- 020 - 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Portland 912 | Portland 912 - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Liberty, PA
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Liberty area is the $1.14 price per square foot 236 Shady Ave Model at 236 Shady Ave, Unit 2nd unit in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Liberty apartment is the 5 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at 5404 Black St starting at $2,950 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 Shady Ave, Unit 2nd unit | 236 Shady Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| 5404 Black St | 5 Beds, 2.5 baths | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| 531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 629 Chislett St, Unit 629 Chislett #2 | 629 Chislett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 212 Lehigh Ave, Unit Apartment 2 | 212 Lehigh Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 5752 Ellsworth Ave | 5752 ellsworth ave 3br 2b | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| MELLON ST -- 132 | MELLON ST -- 132 - 6 | 3BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 930 Portland St, Unit 3 | 930 Portland St | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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 Essex House Apartments listed at $3,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Liberty Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Liberty Apartment is $930 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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