Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (35 Rentals)
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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 | $1,353 | $880 | $1,925 |
North Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $900 | $2,650 |
North Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,520 | $3,125 |
North Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,200 | $1,695 |
North Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,800 | $2,860 |
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There are currently 35 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. Dakota has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. 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 |
Dakota | Roberts | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Oakland Apartments | Adrian - Aug 2025 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
The Schenley Arms | Rosenthal | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
LUNA Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Wellington Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Royal York Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
The Julian | The Malcolm | 1BR,1BA | $2,142 |
Chalfont Apartments | Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Oakland, PA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Oakland area is the $1.79 price per square foot 745 S Millvale Ave Model at 745 S Millvale Ave, Unit 1 in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,860. The second greatest value North Oakland apartment is the 4x1 Model at LUNA Lofts starting at $2,485 with a $1.66 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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745 S Millvale Ave, Unit 1 | 745 S Millvale Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.79 |
LUNA Lofts | 4x1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Chalfont Apartments | Whitby | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
The Royal York Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
6 Enfield St, Unit 1 | 6 Enfield St | 4BR,2BA | $2.67 |
Clyde Street Apartments | Oak 3BD/2BA A001 | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
The Schenley Arms | Bristow | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
Dakota | Roberts | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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 $2,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in North Oakland is Dakota which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in North Oakland costs $2,571.
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 56 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 $1,143 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Oakland.
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