Cheap Homes for Rent in Esplen Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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property at 140 Cohassett St

$800 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

140 Cohassett St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 1020 Lakewood Ave

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

1020 Lakewood Ave

PittsburghPA15220
property at 2905 California Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2905 California Ave

PittsburghPA15212

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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. Emerald Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,370. 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
Emerald Gardens2BR PH12BR,1BA$1,370
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1,577
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$2,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA

As of May 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st3BR,1BA$0.62
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$1.74
1326 Hassler St, Unit 13261326 Hassler St2BR,1BA$1.33
22 Harlem Ave, Unit 1st floor22 Harlem Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31
141 Oneida St141 Oneida St2BR,1BA$1.42
922 Hober Ave, Unit 2922 Hober Ave2BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Esplen

What type of rentals are currently available in Esplen?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in Esplen, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $8,430. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Esplen ranging from $800 to $3,500.

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 $800 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,722.

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 $1,100 to $2,138, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,547 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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