
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Oakland area of Pittsburgh.


3145 Brackenridge St

Aberdeen Apartments

4909 CENTRE AVE

Ambassador Apartments

THE COLONNADE

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816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

Stephen Foster

Oakland Apartments

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3301 Iowa St, Unit 6, Unit 6
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New King Edward Apartments

4521 Centre Ave

746 Broughton St, Unit 3A 3B

LUNA Lofts

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4707 Maripoe St

4707 Maripoe St

The Royal York Apartments

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3504 5th Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

3506 5th Ave, Unit Apt.#3, Unit Apt.#3

4913 Yew St
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512 S Millvale Ave

Oakland Properties

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4721 Maripoe St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Chalfont Apartments

The Julian

King Edward 4609

Devon Apartments

Mark Twain

Dakota

Royal Windsor
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3201-3223 Camp St

Melwood Manor

Neville Commons

South Windsor

Centre Court

Melwood Center

Webster Tower

Neville Street
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Bayard Manor

Nevilletree

King Edward Annex

North Dithridge

Centre Tower

Fairfax Apartments

Fifth Neville

EDMOND SQUARE

Wellington

Cathedral Mansions
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $1,000 | $5,010 |
| North Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $1,025 | $2,600 |
| North Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,300 | $3,350 |
| North Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $620 | $2,600 |
| North Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,809 | $2,075 | $3,490 |
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There are currently 61 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| THE COLONNADE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Oakland Apartments | Craig Manor 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Royal York Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Oakland Properties | 3530 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3301 Iowa St, Unit 6 | 3301 Iowa St | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor | 816 Adelaide St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| One On Centre | 2x2 B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| LUNA Lofts | Loft G | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Oakland Apartments | Craig Manor 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Stephen Foster | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Nevilletree | Honeysuckle | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
| THE COLONNADE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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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