Cheap Homes for Rent in Northshore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $2,000 (3 Rentals)

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property at 521 Avery St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 Avery St, Unit 2

521 Avery St
PittsburghPA15212

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property at 218 W North Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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218 W North Ave

PittsburghPA15212

Northshore, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northshore, PA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northshore area is the $2.66 price per square foot Virtuoso Model at Encore in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Northshore apartment is the The Warhol Model at North Shore Flats starting at $1,925 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.66
North Shore FlatsThe Warhol1BR,1BA$2.65
Bracken HouseA2 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.08
Heinz Lofts1 Bedroom FP D11BR,1BA$2.92
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio ,1BA$3.81
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.42
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$2.77
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio ,1BA$2.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northshore

What type of rentals are currently available in Northshore?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Northshore, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,085 to $10,257. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northshore ranging from $2,050 to $3,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northshore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northshore ranges from $2,050 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,723.

Expert Rental Resources

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