Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (135 Rentals)

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property at 321 Walter St

$950

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$950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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321 Walter St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 90 S 22nd St

$1,150 - $1,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 1134 Trost Ave

$1,195

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$1,195
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1134 Trost Ave

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 616 Lillian St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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616 Lillian St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 127 Margaret Street

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

127 Margaret Street, Unit #1

127 Margaret Street
PittsburghPA15210
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403 Boggs Ave, Unit 2
$1,250
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403 Boggs Ave, Unit 2

403 Boggs AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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property at 74 Pasadena St

$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

74 Pasadena St

PittsburghPA15211

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Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Oliver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Oliver area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 priced from $905. Southcrest Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1005-...Studio,1BA$905
Southcrest Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1,015
ATWOOD ST -- 164ATWOOD ST -- 164 - 4Studio,1BA$1,149
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $0.40 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 2606 Larkins Way starting at $2,900 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Oliver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Salisbury St2822 Salisbury St4BR,2BA$0.40
2606 Larkins Way3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$0.99
352 Maple Ter, Unit 2352 Maple Ter2BR,1BA$1.12
1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St1009 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.21
94 S 12th St, Unit 194 S 12th St1BR,1BA$0.93
403 Boggs Ave, Unit 2403 Boggs Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.40
357 Lawn St, Unit 1357 Lawn St1BR,1BA$1.00
PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1007-...2BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Oliver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mt Oliver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Oliver is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Oliver?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Oliver is PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $1,854.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Oliver?

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 47 regular apartments in Mt Oliver 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 Mt Oliver?

Cheap apartments in Mt Oliver have an average cost of $503 which is $1,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

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