Cheap Homes for Rent in East Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (70 Rentals)

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property at 262 Dunseith St

262 Dunseith St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 705 E 18th Ave

705 E 18th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 547 W 7th Ave

547 W 7th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 5229 Gertrude St

5229 Gertrude St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 628 Blanton St

628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 241 E 18th Ave

241 E 18th Ave

HomesteadPA15120

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
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$770
Callowhill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Cambridge CourtElmStudio,1BA$830
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pittsburgh area is the $1.06 price per square foot 5401 Broad St Model at 5401 Broad St, Unit FL2 in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value East Pittsburgh apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons starting at $1,343 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Middle Hill 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.
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.06
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
348 S Aiken Ave, Unit #3348 S Aiken Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.76
1097 North Ave, Unit 2161097 North Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
508 E 9th Ave, Unit 3508 E 9th Ave1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in East Pittsburgh?

There are currently 1864 Apartments for Rent in East Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $10,391. There are also 262 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Pittsburgh ranging from $600 to $6,695.

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 $6,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,167.

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 $600 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,045 to $4,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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