Cheap Homes for Rent in East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (132 Rentals)

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property at 3145 Brackenridge St

$700

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3145 Brackenridge St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 628 Blanton St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 7 Oakland Sq

$950 - $1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 Oakland Sq

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 105 Davis St

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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105 Davis St

PittsburghPA15209

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property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,245 - $2,498

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Bayard Rd

PittsburghPA15213

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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. The Flats on Penn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable East Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of May 26, 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 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A starting at $2,495 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Hills 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
203 S Braddock Ave, 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
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
1044 Welfer St, Unit Floor 11044 Welfer St1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in East Pittsburgh?

There are currently 1986 Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $12,199. There are also 339 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Pittsburgh ranging from $700 to $7,200.

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 $700 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,539.

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 $620 to $11,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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