
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (63 Rentals)
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817 Anaheim St, Unit Apt. 2

Aberdeen Apartments

4909 CENTRE AVE

THE COLONNADE

Stephen Foster

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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2

736 Clarissa St

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749 S Millvale Ave

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New King Edward Apartments

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4707 Maripoe St

512 S Millvale Ave

4521 Centre Ave

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3301 Iowa St, Unit 1

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4913 Yew St

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222 Morewood Ave, Unit 3

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6 Enfield St, Unit 2

LUNA Lofts
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The Julian

The Parker at 450

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3507 Bigelow Blvd, Unit #2

The Royal York Apartments

4740 Juniper St

King Edward 4609

Devon Apartments

Mark Twain

Dakota

Royal Windsor
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LONDON TERRACE APARTMENTS -- 014

3201-3223 Camp St

Melwood Manor

MELWOOD -333 -- 174

South Windsor

CENTRE COURT -- 158

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Webster Tower

Melwood Center
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Neville Street

Nevilletree

NEVILLE COMMONS -- 159

King Edward Annex

Centre Tower

EDMOND STREET -- 147

Fairfax Apartments

Fifth Neville

Wellington
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $1,000 | $2,050 |
| North Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $995 | $3,250 |
| North Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $1,290 | $3,600 |
| North Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,275 | $3,200 |
| North Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| North Oakland 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 63 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 MELWOOD -333 -- 174 priced from $999. CENTRE COURT -- 158 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable North Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELWOOD -333 -- 174 | MELWOOD -333 -- 174 - 6 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| CENTRE COURT -- 158 | CENTRE COURT -- 158 - GR-3 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Aberdeen Apartments | Large Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| THE COLONNADE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| NEVILLE COMMONS -- 159 | NEVILLE COMMONS -- 159 - 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| DITHRIDGE STREET -- 079 | DITHRIDGE STREET -- 079 - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Oakland, PA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Oakland area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Royal York Apartments in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value North Oakland apartment is the Loft I Model at LUNA Lofts starting at $2,350 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal York Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| LUNA Lofts | Loft I | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 3301 Iowa St, Unit 1 | 3301 Iowa St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| One On Centre | 2x2 B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 736 Clarissa St, Unit 2 | 736 Clarissa St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Clyde Street Apartments | Oak 3BD/2BA Stack 02 | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 817 Anaheim St, Unit Apt. 2 | 817 Anaheim St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| EDMOND STREET -- 147 | EDMOND STREET -- 147 - 8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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 $1,365.
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 $3,250.
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 20 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 $1,099 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Oakland.
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