Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying Allegheny County Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (163 Rentals)

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PittsburghPA15209
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Shamrock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

58 S Fremont AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
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Diplomat Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

39 Fremont AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
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Shalercrest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shalercrest Apartments

272 Mount Vernon DrPittsburgh, PA 15223
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230 Oakwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Oakwood Ave

230 Oakwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15229
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Briercliff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briercliff Apartments

334 Bascom AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
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Bellevue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

88 Sheridan AvePittsburgh, PA 15202
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Wellesley Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Place

5501 Wellesley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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6055 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6055 Jackson St

6055 Jackson StPittsburgh, PA 15206

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Outlying Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying Allegheny County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying Allegheny County area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Apartments priced from $307. Teece Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $560. Here are the most affordable Outlying Allegheny County apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer ApartmentsI Bedroom1BR,1BA$307
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Bellevue MansionsSpacious Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$725
OAK MANOR -- 052OAK MANOR -- 052 - 1891BR,1BA$735
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Stonehenge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Allegheny County, PA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying Allegheny County area is the $0.45 price per square foot 329 W 9th Ave Model at 329 W 9th Ave, Unit 329 Apt1 in the in the North Allegheny neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Outlying Allegheny County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons starting at $1,343 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying Allegheny County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
329 W 9th Ave, Unit 329 Apt1329 W 9th Ave2BR,1BA$0.45
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
1400 Center Ave, Unit 2nd1400 Center Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
1629 Edgewood Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.88
1815 Victoria Ave, Unit 18151815 Victoria Ave2BR,1BA$0.86
1088 Milltown Rd, Unit 31088 Milltown Rd2BR,1BA$0.90
Stonehenge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$0.75
3148 McClure Ave, Unit 1023148 McClure Ave1BR,1BA$0.92
1097 North Ave, Unit 2051097 North Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio ,1BA$0.93

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Outlying Allegheny County Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying Allegheny County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying Allegheny County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying Allegheny County is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlying Allegheny County?

The cheapest apartment in Outlying Allegheny County is Pioneer Apartments which is listed at $307, while the average apartment in Outlying Allegheny County costs $3,815.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying Allegheny County?

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 6 regular apartments in Outlying Allegheny County 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 Outlying Allegheny County?

Cheap apartments in Outlying Allegheny County have an average cost of $701 which is $3,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Allegheny County.

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