Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying South Allegheny Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $400 (659 Rentals)

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Outlying South Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying South Allegheny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying South Allegheny area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Teece Apartments priced from $540. Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Outlying South Allegheny apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teece ApartmentsLarge effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$540
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - RENOStudio,1BA$675
Pike Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Gladden Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Garden Villa ApartmentsLarge Studio with Plenty of SpaceStudio,1BA$725
Colonial Commons1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying South Allegheny, PA

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying South Allegheny area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Outlying South Allegheny apartment is the 518 Washington Ave Model at 518 Washington Ave, Unit A starting at $1,550 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying South Allegheny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
518 Washington Ave, Unit A518 Washington Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.70
924 Brookline Blvd, Unit 1924 Brookline Blvd3BR,1BA$0.71
The Tuscany Apartments 300 Washington Rd.1 bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
236 Smith Way, Unit 2236 Smith Way2BR,1BA$0.63
131 5th St, Unit 2131 5th St3BR,1BA$0.92
700 Ravenswood Ave, Unit Apt.1700 Ravenswood Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
38 Greeley St, Unit Apt 238 Greeley St2BR,1BA$0.92
Forbes Management2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outlying South Allegheny, Pittsburgh, and the greater Pittsburgh area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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 other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outlying South Allegheny Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying South Allegheny Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying South Allegheny?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in Outlying South Allegheny is Gladden Building which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Outlying South Allegheny costs $6,995.

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

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 150 regular apartments in Outlying South Allegheny 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 South Allegheny?

Cheap apartments in Outlying South Allegheny have an average cost of $315 which is $6,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying South Allegheny.

Expert Rental Resources

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