Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Friendship Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Gracen Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gracen Court

5522 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

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339 S Fairmount St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

339 S Fairmount St

339 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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336 S Graham Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

336 S Graham Ave

336 S Graham AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Friendship, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Friendship Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Friendship area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Belmont priced from $900. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Friendship apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont#3Studio,1BA$900
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Baumhaus ApartmentsKnox1BR,1BA$1,147
Baum Boulevard Flats1 Bedroom for July1BR,1BA$1,199
Albion at Morrow Park(SN) StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendship, PA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Friendship area is the $1.47 price per square foot 125 Stratford Ave Model at 125 Stratford Ave, Unit 3F in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Friendship apartment is the 120 S Graham St Model at 120 S Graham St, Unit 3 starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friendship apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Stratford Ave, Unit 3F125 Stratford Ave3BR,3BA$1.47
120 S Graham St, Unit 3120 S Graham St1BR,1BA$1.11
The Penn at Walnut on HighlandSuite A1 (The Penn Building)1BR,1BA$2.36
Brix at 264041BR,1BA$2.73
Connection at SouthsideThe ChargeStudio ,1BA$2.69
Eastside BondBaumStudio ,1BA$3.41
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.28
Brewers BlockS2Studio ,1BA$3.49
Baum Boulevard Flats1 Bedroom for July1BR,1BA$2.52
Belmont#3Studio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Friendship, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Friendship Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Friendship?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Friendship is under $1,805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Friendship?

The cheapest apartment in Friendship is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Friendship costs $3,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Friendship?

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 97 regular apartments in Friendship 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 Friendship?

Cheap apartments in Friendship have an average cost of $1,033 which is $2,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Friendship.

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