
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $695 (311 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


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864 Mirror St, Unit #1

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Ellsworth Towers

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317 Franklin Ave, Unit 2

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73 1/2 Barry St, Unit 2

Greenhill Apartments

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2419 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2419B

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Amberson Gardens

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Ambassador Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $595 | $8,868 |
East Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $695 | $5,359 |
| East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| East Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,600 | $3,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pittsburgh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Pittsburgh is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in East Pittsburgh costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Pittsburgh?
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 228 regular apartments in East Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Cheap apartments in East Pittsburgh have an average cost of $485 which is $3,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.
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