Cheap Homes for Rent in Mt Oliver Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (73 Rentals)

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property at 127 Margaret Street

$250

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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127 Margaret Street, Unit Garage

127 Margaret Street
PittsburghPA15210

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property at 4243 Gladstone St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4243 Gladstone St

PittsburghPA15207

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property at 24 Waldeck St

$1,205

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$1,205

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$1,205

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Waldeck St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 2404 S 18th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2404 S 18th St, Unit 2

2404 S 18th St
PittsburghPA15203

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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 191 Southern Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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191 Southern Ave

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 1 Bed unit found at Southcrest Heights priced from $1,015. Dawson Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Mt Oliver apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southcrest Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1,015
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave.1BR,1BA$1,300
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Oliver area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1439 Milan Ave Model at 1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave in the in the Banksville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Mt Oliver apartment is the 410 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts starting at $2,480 with a $1.55 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.
1439 Milan Ave, Unit 1439 Milan Ave1439 Milan Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4102BR,2.5BA$1.55
68 S 11th St68 S 11th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
271 Lelia St, Unit 271 Lelia St271 Lelia St2BR,1BA$1.45
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.40
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24
1208 Sarah St, Unit 1-11208 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.50
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
207 Boggs Ave, Unit 1207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Southcrest Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Oliver

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt Oliver?

There are currently 506 Apartments for Rent in Mt Oliver, PA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $7,240. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Oliver ranging from $250 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mt Oliver?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mt Oliver ranges from $250 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,968.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mt Oliver?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mt Oliver range from $1,199 to $3,372, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,372 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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