
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (19 Rentals)


709-711-711 Industry St

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Pine View Apartments

316 Belonda St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Oliver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Mt Oliver Studio Apartments | $1,699 | $800 | $2,460 |
| Mt Oliver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $750 | $3,184 |
| Mt Oliver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $950 | $4,660 |
| Mt Oliver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $1,095 | $7,555 |
| Mt Oliver 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Oliver?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Oliver is Pine View Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Mt Oliver costs $4,000.
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 58 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 $347 which is $3,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Oliver.
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