Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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property at 1459 Poplar St

$925 - $1,005

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1459 Poplar St

PittsburghPA15205
property at 14 Wynne Ave

$945

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14 Wynne Ave

PittsburghPA15205
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1749 Crafton Blvd, Unit 2
$1,000
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1749 Crafton Blvd, Unit 2

1749 Crafton BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15205
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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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17 Walnut St, Unit 2
$900
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17 Walnut St, Unit 2

17 Walnut StCrafton, PA 15205
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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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The Library Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Library Flats

830 Library AveCarnegie, PA 15106

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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Crafton Apartments priced from $935. The Lofts at Terrain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$935
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
Carriage Park ApartmentsHighrise EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,020
STATESMAN APARTMENTS -- 081STATESMAN APARTMENTS -- 081 - 51BR,1BA$1,050
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,120
The Beechwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,234
The Library FlatsUpper 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, PA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.68 price per square foot 318 Lydia St Model at 318 Lydia St, Unit Front in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the 2844 Louisiana Ave Model at 2844 Louisiana Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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.
318 Lydia St, Unit Front318 Lydia St3BR,2BA$0.68
2844 Louisiana Ave, Unit 12844 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.04
2611 Voelkel Ave, Unit 12611 Voelkel Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
14 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1414 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
Riverwind at Chatham Park DriveThe Chatham2BR,1.5BA$1.60
2330-2340 Candace St, Pittsburgh, PA, 152162332 Candace2BR,1BA$1.67
300 6th Ave, Unit First Floor300 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
The Beechwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
1749 Crafton Blvd, Unit 21749 Crafton Blvd1BR,1BA$1.25
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31

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Oakwood, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is STATESMAN APARTMENTS -- 081 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $1,735.

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 2 regular apartments in Oakwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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