
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elliot Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (77 Rentals)
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310 Marsonia St

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207 Boggs Ave

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141 Oneida St

804 Southern Ave

122 Dinsmore Ave

2955 Glen Mawr St

316 Belonda St

The Lofts at Terrain

216 Oneida St
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218 Kearsarge St

1402 W Sycamore St

845 Western Ave

633-635 Weston Wy

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3247 Faronia St, Unit 2, Unit 2

14 S Grandview Ave

Hyland Hills

Crane Village Apartments

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1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832A, Unit 1832A

1869 West
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1017 Emporia St

Park View Apartments

Emerald Gardens

406 Kingsboro St

453 Edith St

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855 Crucible St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1914-1918 B St

3836 Chartiers Ave

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower

The Hamilton
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311 Augusta

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower

134 Prospect St

122 Ruth St, Unit Unit B

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208 Kearsarge St

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27 Norton St, Unit 1
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736 Boggs Ave

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107 Parkhurst St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1327 Rutherford Ave, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2

14 Penelope St

Mountvue Apartments

217 Ulysses St

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1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St

363 Woodruff St, Unit 2

Palm Garden Apartments
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Elliot, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elliot?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $945 | $4,500 |
| Elliot 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Elliot 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $895 | $9,213 |
| Elliot 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,050 | $7,412 |
| Elliot 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,195 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elliot Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Elliot Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elliot area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Crafton Apartments priced from $935. The Lofts at Terrain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Elliot apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Lofts at Terrain | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Hyland Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Crane Village Apartments | 1 BEDROOM (1A/1AR/1AF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elliot, PA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elliot area is the $0.62 price per square foot 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Elliot apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elliot apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860 railroad st, Unit 4 | 860 railroad st | 3BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 1238 Superior Ave | single family home | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1327 Rutherford Ave, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2 | 1327 Rutherford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St | 1613 Buena Vista St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1832 Crafton Blvd, Unit 1832A | 1832 Crafton Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 207 Boggs Ave | 207 Boggs Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 3247 Faronia St, Unit 2 | 3247 Faronia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elliot Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elliot?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elliot is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elliot?
The cheapest apartment in Elliot is Crane Village Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Elliot costs $13,393.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elliot?
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 9 regular apartments in Elliot 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 Elliot?
Cheap apartments in Elliot have an average cost of $230 which is $13,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elliot.
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