Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (369 Rentals)

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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 Homestead Bakery Lofts priced from $700. William Penn Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$700
William Penn HeightsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$750
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7thStudio,1BA$799
Ambassador Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
The Schenley ArmsBaerStudio,1BA$895
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.00
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
38 Greeley St, Unit Apt 138 Greeley St1BR,1BA$1.03
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.76
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Pittsburgh is Homestead Bakery Lofts which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Pittsburgh costs $3,000.

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 180 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 $495 which is $2,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Pittsburgh.

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