Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (105 Rentals)

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3320 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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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 Terminal 21 priced from $1,059. 2512 Sarah St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $0.63 price per square foot 236 Smith Way Model at 236 Smith Way, Unit 2 in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,895 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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.
236 Smith Way, Unit 2236 Smith Way2BR,1BA$0.63
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.03
546 Southern Ave, Unit Apt 2546 Southern Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
38 Greeley St, Unit Apt 238 Greeley St2BR,1BA$0.92
302 Prospect St, Unit 302 prospect302 Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.12
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
132 Birmingham Ave132 Birmingham Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #134

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mt Oliver Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 2512 Sarah St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $5,285.

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 27 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 $392 which is $4,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

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