Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knoxville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (193 Rentals)

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property at 127 Margaret Street

$250

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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127 Margaret Street, Unit Garage

127 Margaret Street
PittsburghPA15210
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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21 Hodge St, Unit 2
$845
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$845
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

21 Hodge St, Unit 2

21 Hodge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3
$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1205 E Carson St, Unit 3

1205 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 90 S 22nd St

$1,150 - $1,895

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203
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1403 Methyl St, Unit 1
$1,195
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1403 Methyl St, Unit 1

1403 Methyl StPittsburgh, PA 15216
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Knoxville, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fallowfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Southcrest Heights2BR2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, PA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knoxville 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 Knoxville apartment is the 1439 Milan Ave Model at 1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave starting at $1,350 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Banksville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knoxville 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
1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave1439 Milan Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
68 S 11th St68 S 11th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24
Southcrest Heights2BR2BR,1BA$1.30
207 Boggs Ave, Unit 1207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
2040 Brownsville Rd, Unit A2040 Brownsville Rd1BR,1BA$0.94
1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 21606 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Pittsburgh, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knoxville is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Knoxville is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Knoxville costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knoxville?

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 71 regular apartments in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Knoxville have an average cost of $408 which is $1,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knoxville.

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