
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairywood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairywood area of Pittsburgh.


3019 Ashlyn St

Pike Place Apartments

3247 Faronia St, Unit 2

59 Baldwick Rd

1848 Chessland St
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Pleasantview Place

27 Warren St

1017 Emporia St

1816 Chessland St

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Fairywood, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairywood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairywood Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $1,000 | $1,150 |
| Fairywood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $750 | $1,930 |
| Fairywood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $925 | $2,300 |
| Fairywood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,050 | $2,650 |
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Cheapest Available Fairywood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairywood area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pike Place Apartments priced from $900. Crafton Broadhead Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Fairywood apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Place Apartments | 1B + Den | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Crafton Broadhead Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
| Pleasantview Place | 3000- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Kennedy Highlands | Hybrid Style 2 - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairywood, PA
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairywood area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3000-C-2 BED, Corner UnitTop Model at Pleasantview Place in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fairywood apartment is the 15 Emerson Ave Model at 15 Emerson Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Fairywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairywood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantview Place | 3000-C-2 BED, Corner UnitTop | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 15 Emerson Ave, Unit 2 | 15 Emerson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2BR PH3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 3247 Faronia St, Unit 2 | 3247 Faronia St | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Crafton Apartments | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1869 West | Two Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cedar Ridge Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Pike Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Kennedy Highlands | Hybrid Style 2 - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairywood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairywood?
The cheapest apartment in Fairywood is Pike Place Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Fairywood costs $1,727.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairywood?
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 13 regular apartments in Fairywood 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 Fairywood?
Cheap apartments in Fairywood have an average cost of $338 which is $1,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairywood.
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