Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (372 Rentals)

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Cavendish
$690 - $1,000
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$520 - $830
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$170
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$690 - $1,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cavendish

226 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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The Flats on Penn
$730 - $1,050
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$560 - $880
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$170
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$730 - $1,050
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The Flats on Penn

7500 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208
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Dakota
$795 - $960
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$710 - $875
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$85
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$795 - $960
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Dakota

259 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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7040 Monticello St, Unit 2
$795
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$795
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7040 Monticello St, Unit 2

7040 Monticello StPittsburgh, PA 15208
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The Wendover Community
$802 - $1,640
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$632 - $1,470
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$170
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$802 - $1,640
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Wendover Community

5562 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Velma Court
$825 - $1,250
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$775 - $1,200
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$50
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$825 - $1,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Velma Court

772 Greenfield AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Morrowfield
$880 - $1,535
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$710 - $1,365
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$880 - $1,535
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Morrowfield

2715 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Brittany Apartments
$884 - $2,455
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$874 - $2,445
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$884 - $2,455
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Brittany Apartments

1717 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Coronado
$965 - $1,180
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$965 - $1,180
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$965 - $1,180
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Coronado

5260 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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$995 - $1,250

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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232

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Kings Arms Apartments
$1,000 - $1,685
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$950 - $1,635
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$1,000 - $1,685
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Kings Arms Apartments

800 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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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 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights priced from $800. East Liberty Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR,1BA$800
East Liberty Properties6017 Stanton Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$820
Hidden Pines2526-2Studio,1BA$840
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$884
Cambridge CourtHP 1BR1BR,1BA$900
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 S Atlantic Ave Model at 419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 4518 Liberty Ave Model at 4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 24518 Liberty Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.07
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
817 Anaheim St817 Anaheim St2BR,1BA$1.00
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
7040 Monticello St, Unit 27040 Monticello St1BR,1BA$0.80
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is William Penn Heights which is listed at $800, 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 287 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 $489 which is $3,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.

Expert Rental Resources

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.