Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Brett Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brett Manor

1860 Brett StPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Poplar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Apartments

1449-1459 Poplar StPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Bradford Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Court

1751-1773 Crafton BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15205
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Noll Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Noll Townhomes

320 Noll AvePittsburgh, PA 15205
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Washington Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Gardens

834 Washington AvePittsburgh, PA 15106
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2727 Broadway Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2727 Broadway Ave

2727 Broadway AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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The Beechwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beechwood

820 Capitol DrCarnegie, PA 15106
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Aspen Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

102-108 W Steuben StCrafton, PA 15205
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Governor's House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's House

101 Governors LnCarnegie, PA 15106
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Oakwood, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Hyland Hills priced from $925. Crafton Broadhead Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Crafton Broadhead Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
Aspen Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
1869 WestB12BR,1BA$974
Carriage Park ApartmentsHighrise EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,020
City VistaA1Studio,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, PA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.70 price per square foot 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit A in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the The Chatham Model at Riverwind at Chatham Park Drive starting at $1,600 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Banksville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
518 Washington Ave, Unit A518 Washington Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.70
Riverwind at Chatham Park DriveThe Chatham2BR,1.5BA$1.52
2015 Broadway Ave, Unit Floor 22015 Broadway Ave3BR,2BA$1.40
3429 Clearfield St, Unit #23429 Clearfield St3BR,1BA$1.13
318 Lydia St, Unit Rear318 Lydia St2BR,1BA$1.35
Crafton Broadhead Apartments2 Bedroom - 2500 Building2BR,1BA$1.38
120 Rothesay Ave, Unit 1120 Rothesay Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.59
Aspen Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
1869 WestB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakwood, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #77

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oakwood Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakwood is under $1,331.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Hyland Hills which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $1,705.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?

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 4 regular apartments in Oakwood 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 Oakwood?

Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $305 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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