Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (480 Rentals)

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property at 5854 Forbes Ave

$825 - $1,360

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217
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318 Saline St, Unit 1
$845
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318 Saline St, Unit 1

318 Saline StPittsburgh, PA 15207
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21 Hodge St, Unit 2
$845
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21 Hodge St, Unit 2

21 Hodge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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4901 Penn Ave, Unit 6
$875
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4901 Penn Ave, Unit 6

4901 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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property at 826 Collins St

$950 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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826 Collins St

PittsburghPA15206

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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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East Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
500 Todd Street Historic Hotel1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
East Liberty Properties410 S. Atlantic Ave. (Studio)Studio,1BA$929
HighmontLongfellow1BR,1BA$935
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #22910 E Carson St2BR,1BA$0.90
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.00
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
3301 Iowa St, Unit 63301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$0.92
537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2537 Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
4313 Kish Way, Unit Apartment 24313 Kish Way2BR,1BA$0.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for East Central Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $950.

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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