
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (264 Rentals) Page 3 of 6


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AMBERSON PLAZA

Highland Park Club Apartments

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A1

7218 Meade St

South Aiken Apartments

Catalyst Lofts

533 S Braddock Ave
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4733 Butler St, Unit 3

4733 Butler St

5712 Phillips Ave, Unit B1

5712 Phillips Ave, Unit B5

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5712 Phillips Ave, Unit B6

Walnut Street Apartments

6350 Forward Ave, Unit 22

5326 Butler St

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5326 Butler St, Unit 2
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417 S Winebiddle St

189 Morewood Ave, Unit 189 Morewood Ave

Bryant Lofts

5712 Phillips Ave, Unit B9

Claybourne Apartments

5710 Phillips Ave, Unit A4

5712 Phillips Ave, Unit B8

1748 Jancey St

The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing
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406 Boggs Ave

The Maxx & The Alexandra

NORMANDY

200 Franklin Avenue

Devonshire Apartments

Gladstone Residences

5712-5824 E Liberty Blvd

6055 Jackson St

1611 Miriam St
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365 Gross St

49 Lawn St

Christopher A. Smith Terrace Senior Living

Parkview Estates

Hampton Avenue

6017 Stanton Ave

Devon Apartments

Munhall Road Apartments

2206 Woodstock Ave
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East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,849 | $595 | $5,386 |
East Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $500 | $5,057 |
| East Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $750 | $9,097 |
| East Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $650 | $5,085 |
| East Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,295 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 264 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is Tiffany Place which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Pittsburgh costs $1,952.
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 145 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 $422 which is $1,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.
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