Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (98 Rentals)

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property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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313 Kambach St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 90 S 22nd St

90 S 22nd 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 Studio unit found at Mountvue Apartments priced from $1,246. Flats on Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,392
New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 2215 Sarah St Model at 2215 Sarah St, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 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.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
2215 Sarah St, Unit 22215 Sarah St3BR,2.5BA$1.21
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street35 Greenbush St2BR,1BA$0.72
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
19 Bailey Ave, Unit 1919 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
301 E Carson St, Unit #1301 E Carson St2BR,1.5BA$1.28
2018 E Carson St, Unit 32018 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.08
86 S 15th St, Unit 386 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.04
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 12827 Brownsville Rd2BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #115

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mt Oliver is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $1,965.

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 38 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 $289 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.