Cheap Homes for Rent in the Esplen Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $795 (25 Rentals)

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property at 6 Davis Row

$750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Davis Row

PittsburghPA15212
property at 5 Davis Row

$750

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$750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Davis Row

PittsburghPA15212
property at 911 Woodward Ave

$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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911 Woodward Ave, Unit 2 Second Floor

911 Woodward Ave
Mckees RocksPA15136
property at 14 Wynne Ave

$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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14 Wynne Ave

PittsburghPA15205

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property at 901 Chartiers Ave

$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 Chartiers Ave

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property at 819 Frank St

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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819 Frank St

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property at 1020 Lakewood Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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1020 Lakewood Ave

PittsburghPA15220
property at 326 Hammond St

$1,200

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$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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326 Hammond St

PittsburghPA15204

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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 Studio unit found at BURKEY APARTMENTS -- 063 priced from $815. Aspen Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Esplen apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BURKEY APARTMENTS -- 063BURKEY APARTMENTS -- 063 - 203Studio,1BA$815
Aspen Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
SHILOH AVENUE -- 148SHILOH AVENUE -- 148 - 2051BR,1BA$899
1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue1012-1014 Chartiers Avenue - 11BR,1BA$950
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA

As of August 29, 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 single family home Model at 1238 Superior Ave starting at $2,138 with a $1.02 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
1238 Superior Avesingle family home3BR,1.5BA$1.02
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1.07
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.85
44 Lincoln Ave, Unit 44 Lincoln #144 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
Emerald Gardens3BR PH33BR,1BA$1.57
1306 Liverpool St, Unit Unit 31306 Liverpool St1BR,1BA$1.30
1304 Liverpool St, Unit Unit 31304 Liverpool St1BR,1BA$1.10
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.33
Aspen Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Esplen

What type of rentals are currently available in Esplen?

There are currently 209 Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,718. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Esplen ranging from $795 to $7,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Esplen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Esplen ranges from $795 to $7,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,616.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Esplen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Esplen range from $950 to $2,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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