
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esplen Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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140 Cohassett St

3021 Ashlyn St

Laurel

1402 W Sycamore St

216 Oneida St

14 Wynne Ave

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141 Oneida St, Unit 2

410 Marlow St
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144 Wabash St

3407 Gass Ave

Emerald Gardens

3157 Shadeland Ave

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower

311 Augusta St, Unit Lower

The Hamilton

2905 California Ave

3226 Richardson Ave
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Northe Pointe

Landis Street Apartments

Bel Charlton

Noll Townhomes

1219 Courtright St

3150 Lecky Ave

1502 Davis Ave

29 Coulter St

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3226 Richardson Ave

1333 Berry St

909 Chartiers Ave

306 Broadway Ave

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22 Harlem Ave, Unit 1st floor

321 Ella St, Unit 10

104 W Steuben St

Crafton Apartments

907 Chartiers Ave, Unit 2
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321 Ella St, Unit 12

Shiloh Apartments

519 Marwood Ave

Aspen Court Apartments

104 Munson Ave

Burkey Apartments

614 Woodward Ave

1102 Valley St

1247 Chartiers Ave
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71 McKinnie Ave

27 Rudolph St

33 St John St
Esplen, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Esplen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplen Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Esplen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $595 | $1,737 |
| Esplen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $745 | $4,830 |
| Esplen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,100 | $2,138 |
| Esplen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $1,600 | $8,161 |
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Cheapest Available Esplen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esplen area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Court Apartments priced from $915. Crafton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Esplen apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Hamilton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2BR PH3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1,577 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esplen 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 Esplen 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 Esplen 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 |
| 1425 Hamlin St, Unit 1421 Hamlin Street | 1425 Hamlin St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| 14 Maplewood Ave, Unit 14 | 14 Maplewood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Hamilton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 22 Harlem Ave, Unit 1st floor | 22 Harlem Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 141 Oneida St, Unit 2 | 141 Oneida St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 Aspen Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Esplen costs $4,880.
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 4 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 $520 which is $4,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Esplen.
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