Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esplen Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1017 Emporia St

$1,050 - $1,150

3 Bedroom Rentals

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1017 Emporia St

PittsburghPA15204
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Northe Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northe Pointe

3248-3250 Richardson AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
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Noll Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Noll Townhomes

320 Noll AvePittsburgh, PA 15205
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property at 25 Lincoln Ave

$950 - $960

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 21

25 Lincoln Ave

BellevuePA15202
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Shiloh Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Apartments

197 Shiloh AveBellevue, PA 15202

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Burkey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burkey Apartments

37 Washington AveBellevue, PA 15202
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Aspen Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

102-108 W Steuben StCrafton, PA 15205
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Esplen, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Esplen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esplen area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Crafton Apartments priced from $935. The Hamilton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Esplen apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$935
The Hamilton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Emerald Gardens1BR PH21BR,1BA$1,195
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$1,578
930 N Lincoln AveTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esplen area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Esplen apartment is the Two Bed Model at 930 N Lincoln Ave starting at $2,050 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Esplen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
930 N Lincoln AveTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Hamilton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.21
41 Maplewood Ave, Unit 341 Maplewood Ave1BR,1BA$2.09
3247 Faronia St, Unit 23247 Faronia St2BR,1BA$1.13
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$2.06
433 Herschel St, Unit Floor 3433 Herschel St2BR,1BA$1.39
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31
Emerald Gardens1BR PH21BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esplen Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esplen?

The cheapest apartment in Esplen is Emerald Gardens which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Esplen costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Esplen?

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 14 regular apartments in Esplen 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 Esplen?

Cheap apartments in Esplen have an average cost of $444 which is $1,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Esplen.

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