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

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property at 77 Bates St

$755 - $1,575

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

77 Bates St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 306 Alice St

$850 - $900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Alice St

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 3320 Ward St

$985 - $1,165

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

3320 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 3423 Ward St

$1,100 - $2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3423 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 2709 Josephine St

$1,195 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2709 Josephine St

PittsburghPA15203

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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 2 Beds unit found at Pine View Apartments priced from $1,079. 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
Pine View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,079
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Connection at SouthsideThe ChargeStudio,1BA$1,277
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $0.53 price per square foot 48 Maytide St Model at 48 Maytide St, Unit #2 in the in the Carrick neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 4229 Haldane St Model at 4229 Haldane St starting at $1,750 with a $1.03 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.
48 Maytide St, Unit #248 Maytide St4BR,1BA$0.53
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.03
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.15
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
2320 E Carson St, Unit 22320 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.50
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Pine View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #103

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.

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 $1,295.

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 30 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 $417 which is $4,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

Expert Rental Resources

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!