Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $595 (439 Rentals)

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$680 - $875

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Available Sep 1

7543 Melrose St

PittsburghPA15218

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239 Amber St, Unit 2
$840
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239 Amber St, Unit 2

239 Amber StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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341 Downing St, Unit 2
$925
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341 Downing St, Unit 2

341 Downing StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4
$925
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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4

3208 Brereton StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2
$950
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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2

736 Clarissa StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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7232 Hermitage St
$950 - $1,145
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$950 - $1,145
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7232 Hermitage St

7232 Hermitage StPittsburgh, PA 15208
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5396 Stanton Ave
$970 - $1,795
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$970 - $1,795
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5396 Stanton Ave

5396 Stanton AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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$970 - $1,795

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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3
$995
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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3

430 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Work and Live in the Burgh: The Top Employers and Where to Find Your Perfect Pittsburgh Apartment

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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 Arlington Houses priced from $630. BRETT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington HousesAlceaStudio,1BA$630
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Tiffany PlaceLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR,1BA$800
209 Western AveLarge StudioStudio,1BA$875
305 N Negley Ave2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$895
Beautiful One Bedroom in Swissvale!!whipple1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $0.37 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,295. 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.
2822 Salisbury St2822 Salisbury St4BR,2BA$0.37
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
1400 Hill Ave, Unit 21400 Hill Ave4BR,1BA$0.83
Schenley Arms (Historic)Bushnel3BR,2BA$0.86
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2537 Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
149 Frank St, Unit 149 Frank St149 Frank St2BR,1BA$0.90
3208 Brereton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
3208 Brereton St, Unit 43208 Brereton St1BR,1BA$0.93
1409 Summit St, Unit #2041409 Summit St1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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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 $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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