Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (43 Rentals)
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The Schenley Arms

705 Cherokee St

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Helm on the Allegheny

Aberdeen Apartments

411 N Craig St, Unit 9
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New King Edward Apartments

438 Taylor St, Unit 1st

4521 Centre Ave

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753 S Millvale Ave, Unit 3

222 Morewood Ave
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North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Oakland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $880 | $2,212 |
North Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $1,000 | $3,799 |
North Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,351 | $4,598 |
North Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,200 | $3,774 |
North Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $2,395 | $2,960 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Ambassador Apartments priced from $880. The Schenley Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable North Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
The Schenley Arms | Iwatani | Studio,1BA | $900 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Oakland Apartments | Royal Windsor - July or August 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Wellington Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Royal York Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Oakland, PA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Oakland area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at The Royal York Apartments in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value North Oakland apartment is the 3301 Iowa St Model at 3301 Iowa St, Unit 1B starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Royal York Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
3301 Iowa St, Unit 1B | 3301 Iowa St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Sherwood Towers Apartments | The Nottingham | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.03 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
438 Taylor St, Unit 1st | 438 Taylor St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
One On Centre | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Oakland Apartments | Royal Windsor - July or August 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
411 N Craig St, Unit 9 | 411 N Craig St | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
Getting Around the North Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in North Oakland is 4909 CENTRE AVE which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in North Oakland costs $2,761.
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 90 regular apartments in North Oakland 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 North Oakland?
Cheap apartments in North Oakland have an average cost of $903 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Oakland.
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