Cheap Homes for Rent in East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (90 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh.

property at 7151 Race St

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7151 Race St

PittsburghPA15208
property at 1026 Wallace Ave

$925

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1026 Wallace Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 3417 Ward St

$1,095 - $1,850

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$1,095 - $1,850

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 1

3417 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 1156 1/2 South Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1156 1/2 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 5845 Phillips Ave

$1,200 - $3,300

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$1,200 - $3,300

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 8

5845 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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property at 10 Cable Pl

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

10 Cable Pl

PittsburghPA15213
property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Bayard Rd
PittsburghPA15213
property at 238 Lehigh Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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238 Lehigh Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

238 Lehigh Ave
PittsburghPA15232
property at 1367 Montezuma St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1367 Montezuma St

PittsburghPA15206
property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 421 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

421 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 7 Oakland Sq

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 Oakland Sq, Unit 3, Unit 3

7 Oakland Sq
PittsburghPA15213
property at 1155 South Ave

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1155 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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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 Ambassador Apartments priced from $595. William Penn Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR,1BA$800
East Liberty Properties6017 Stanton Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$820
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cambridge CourtHP 1BR1BR,1BA$900
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4518 Liberty Ave Model at 4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the 534 Aspen St Model at 534 Aspen St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 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.
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
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
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
805 Flemington St, Unit 2805 Flemington St1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in East Pittsburgh?

There are currently 1983 Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $350 to $9,800. There are also 321 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Pittsburgh ranging from $600 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Pittsburgh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Pittsburgh ranges from $600 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,396.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Pittsburgh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Pittsburgh range from $1,125 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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