Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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1869 West
$869 - $1,209
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$851 - $1,191
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$869 - $1,209
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1869 West

1869 Chessland StPittsburgh, PA 15205
Corporate Housing
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property at 1017 Emporia St

$1,050 - $1,150

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1017 Emporia St

PittsburghPA15204
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Emerald Gardens
$1,090 - $1,580
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$880 - $1,370
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$210

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$1,090 - $1,580
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Emerald Gardens

2400 Village RdPittsburgh, PA 15205
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2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2
$1,095
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$1,095

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2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2

2314 Broadway AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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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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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

2705 Broadway AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
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518 Washington Ave, Unit B
$1,100
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$1,100

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518 Washington Ave, Unit B

518 Washington AveCarnegie, PA 15106
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property at 708 Doolittle Street

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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708 Doolittle Street, Unit 710

708 Doolittle Street
CarnegiePA15106

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The Beechwood
$1,234 - $1,325
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$1,234 - $1,325

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$1,234 - $1,325
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The Beechwood

820 Capitol DrCarnegie, PA 15106
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property at 437 5th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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437 5th St, Unit #2 - Right

437 5th St
CarnegiePA15106
property at 733 Darlington St

$1,385

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$1,385

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$1,385

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733 Darlington St

CarnegiePA15106
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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 Carriage Park Apartments priced from $899. Crafton 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
Carriage Park ApartmentsHighrise EfficiencyStudio,1BA$899
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$935
The Lofts at TerrainStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
The Library FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Crane Village ApartmentsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,000
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, PA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.09 price per square foot 312 Midland Ave Model at 312 Midland Ave in the in the East Carnegie neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit B starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Westwood 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.
312 Midland Ave312 Midland Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
518 Washington Ave, Unit B518 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
2330-2340 Candace St, Pittsburgh, PA, 152162332 Candace2BR,1BA$1.67
The Beechwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 22314 Broadway Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
Riverwind at Chatham Park DriveThe Hillgate2BR,1.5BA$1.61
3247 Faronia St, Unit 23247 Faronia St2BR,1BA$1.24
Crafton ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment (630)2BR,1BA$1.31
120 Rothesay Ave, Unit 1120 Rothesay Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
1869 WestTwo Bedroom - B12BR,1BA$1.62

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Oakwood, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,014.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Carriage Park Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $1,505.

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 15 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 $386 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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