Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (61 Rentals)

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3145 Brackenridge St

PittsburghPA15219

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King Edward 4609
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Edward 4609

4609 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Devon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Devon Apartments

233 N Craig StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Mark Twain
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain

406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dakota
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota

259 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Royal Windsor
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Windsor

222 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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North Windsor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

North Windsor Apartments

234 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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London Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

London Terrace

135 N Craig StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3201-3223 Camp St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3201-3223 Camp St

3201-3223 Camp StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Melwood Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melwood Manor

250 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Neville Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Neville Commons

308 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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South Windsor
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Windsor

216 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Centre Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Court

4720 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Melwood Center
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Melwood Center

316 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Webster Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Tower

240 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Neville Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neville Street

414 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213

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Bayard Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Manor

4600 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Nevilletree
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nevilletree

320 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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King Edward Annex
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

King Edward Annex

225 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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North Dithridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Dithridge

221 N Dithridge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Centre Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Tower

4750 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Fairfax Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

4614 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Fifth Neville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fifth Neville

4705 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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EDMOND SQUARE
2 Bedroom Apartments

EDMOND SQUARE

507 Edmond StPittsburgh, PA 15224
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Wellington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington

245 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Cathedral Mansions
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Mansions

4716 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available North Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Aberdeen Apartments priced from $1,000. Ambassador Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable North Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
THE COLONNADE1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Stephen FosterOne-Bedroom (Ground FL)1BR,1BA$1,165
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Oakland ApartmentsCraig Manor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,349
The Royal York Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390
Oakland Properties3530 Louisa St.(1BR)1BR,1BA$1,559

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Oakland, PA

As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Oakland area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3301 Iowa St Model at 3301 Iowa St, Unit 6 in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value North Oakland apartment is the 816 Adelaide St Model at 816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3301 Iowa St, Unit 63301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$0.92
816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor816 Adelaide St1BR,1BA$1.10
New King Edward Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
One On Centre2x2 B42BR,2BA$1.81
LUNA LoftsLoft G1BR,1BA$2.23
Oakland ApartmentsCraig Manor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Stephen FosterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
NevilletreeHoneysuckle1BR,1BA$2.06
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
THE COLONNADE1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Oakland is under $1,559.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in North Oakland is THE COLONNADE which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in North Oakland costs $2,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Oakland?

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 North Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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