144 Wabash St
PittsburghPA15220
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esplen Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (53 Rentals)
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141 Oneida St
141 Oneida StPittsburgh, PA 15211
44 Kendall Ave
PittsburghPA15202
122 Dinsmore Ave
PittsburghPA15205
2955 Glen Mawr St
PittsburghPA15204
216 Oneida St
PittsburghPA15211
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$950 - $1,1402 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 3
Bel Charlton
27 Lincoln AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
1402 W Sycamore St
PittsburghPA15211
633-635 Weston Wy
PittsburghPA15220
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$995
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3247 Faronia St, Unit 2, Unit 2
3247 Faronia StPittsburgh, PA 15204
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14 S Grandview Ave
PittsburghPA15205
1017 Emporia St
PittsburghPA15204
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Emerald Gardens
2400 Village RdPittsburgh, PA 15205
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$1,095
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165 Kendall Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
165 Kendall AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
453 Edith St
PittsburghPA15211
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$1,100
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855 Crucible St, Unit 2, Unit 2
855 Crucible StPittsburgh, PA 15220
1914-1918 B St
PittsburghPA15212
3836 Chartiers Ave
PittsburghPA15204
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$1,1991 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7
The Hamilton
1202 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
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313 Augusta St, Unit Lower
313 Augusta StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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313 Augusta St, Unit Lower
313 Augusta StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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311 Augusta
311 AugustaPittsburgh, PA 15211
3407 Gass Ave
PittsburghPA15212
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141 S Bryant Ave, Unit 3
141 S Bryant AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
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$1,300
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3537 Fleming Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
3537 Fleming AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
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Northe Pointe
3248-3250 Richardson AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
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Landis Street Apartments
3111 Landis StPittsburgh, PA 15204
1020 Uvilla St
PittsburghPA15220
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Noll Townhomes
320 Noll AvePittsburgh, PA 15205
1219 Courtright St
PittsburghPA15212
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940 Rothpletz St
PittsburghPA15212
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1592 Crucible StPittsburgh, PA 15205
1104 Langtry St
PittsburghPA15212
2725 Glen Mawr St
PittsburghPA15204
3226 Richardson Ave
PittsburghPA15212
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1709-1713 Termon Ave
1709-1713 Termon AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
321 Seward St
PittsburghPA15211
474 Edith St
PittsburghPA15211
3102 Bergman St
PittsburghPA15204
2776 Zephyr Ave
PittsburghPA15204
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321 Ella St, Unit 10
321 Ella StMckees Rocks, PA 15136
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Crafton Apartments
620 Broadhead AveCrafton, PA 15205
340 Gardner St
Mckees RocksPA15136
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$1,0252 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
1131 Knox St
1131 Knox StMckees Rocks, PA 15136
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$1,200
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1548 Island Ave, Unit Top Unit, Unit Top Unit
1548 Island AveMckees Rocks, PA 15136
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321 Ella St, Unit 12
321 Ella StMckees Rocks, PA 15136
1126 Dohrman St
Mckees RocksPA15136
123 Clearview Ave
CraftonPA15205
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Shiloh Apartments
197 Shiloh AveBellevue, PA 15202
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Burkey Apartments
37 Washington AveBellevue, PA 15202
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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 | $1,110 | $650 | $2,050 |
| Esplen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $895 | $4,739 |
| Esplen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $2,675 |
| Esplen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $1,195 | $6,269 |
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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. Emerald Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here are the most affordable Esplen apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2BR PH1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| 1238 Superior Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $2,138 |
| Grandview Pointe Apartments | McKinley | 2BR,2BA | $2,232 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA
As of April 25, 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. |
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| 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 |
| Grandview Pointe Apartments | McKinley | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 1548 Island Ave, Unit Top Unit | 1548 Island Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2BR PH3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 3247 Faronia St, Unit 2 | 3247 Faronia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 141 Oneida St | 141 Oneida St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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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 6 regular apartments in Esplen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Cheap apartments in Esplen have an average cost of $441 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Esplen.
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