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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 1 Bed unit found at The Hamilton priced from $1,199. Emerald Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Esplen apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hamilton1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,199
Emerald Gardens2BR PH12BR,1BA$1,350
Grant School LoftsApartment 2082BR,2BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA

As of August 31, 2025 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 Apartment 208 Model at Grant School Lofts starting at $2,240 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Perry North 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
Grant School LoftsApartment 2082BR,2.5BA$1.18
16 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1616 Maplewood Ave3BR,1BA$0.88
433 Herschel St, Unit Floor 1433 Herschel St3BR,1.5BA$1.15
3847 Brighton Rd, Unit 38473847 Brighton Rd2BR,1BA$1.12
74 N Linwood Ave, Unit 574 N Linwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
3551 California Ave, Unit Condo unit 13551 California Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
2709 Middletown Rd, Unit 22709 Middletown Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
The Hamilton1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.41
Emerald Gardens2BR PH32BR,1BA$1.77

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Esplen, Pittsburgh, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Esplen

What type of rentals are currently available in Esplen?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,141. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Esplen ranging from $775 to $5,153.

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 $775 to $5,153 with an average monthly rent of $1,899.

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 $1,565, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $945 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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