
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying South Allegheny Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $400 (708 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outlying South Allegheny area of Pittsburgh.


3284 Dawson Street, Unit Furnished Bedroom 1

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516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street

2883 W Liberty Ave, Unit 1

Garden Villa Apartments

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Pike Place

Hoodridge Manor Apartments

Elste & D&T Buildings

427 Hays Ave

546 Greenfield Ave
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Alvern Gardens Apartments

Cavendish

Bellevue Mansions

Carol Shamrock Apartments

The Alden

1141 Brabec St

3620 Grenada St

2059 Fair Ave

709-711-711 Industry St

2344 Maple Ave
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Brentwood Manor

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Velma Court

Alta Vista Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

1416 Alton St

Pine View Apartments

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1869 West

1034 Chelton Ave
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2126 E Carson St

3185 Glendale Ave

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207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3

1107 Mt Royal Blvd

Cloverleaf Towers

2622 Churchview Ave

2050 Lowrie St

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13 W Bellecrest Ave

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2222 Broadway Ave

Hillcrest Apartments

The Wendover Community

1459 Poplar St

744 Proctor Wy

Morrowfield

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Hoodridge Court Apartments and Townhomes

Sleepy Hollow Road Apartments

2897 Leola Ave
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Outlying South Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outlying South Allegheny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlying South Allegheny Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $600 | $9,993 |
| Outlying South Allegheny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $620 | $7,162 |
| Outlying South Allegheny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $750 | $8,521 |
| Outlying South Allegheny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $975 | $8,950 |
| Outlying South Allegheny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $660 | $10,000+ |
| Outlying South Allegheny 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,562 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
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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. Garden Villa Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teece Apartments | Large effeciency Unit | Studio,1BA | $540 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | Cozy Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Gladden Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Annhurst (PA) | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Elste & D&T Buildings | Elste Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Hoodridge Manor Apartments | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying South Allegheny, PA
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying South Allegheny area is the $0.87 price per square foot single family home Model at 1005 Sheffield St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Outlying South Allegheny apartment is the 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 starting at $1,499 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Fairywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying South Allegheny apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 Sheffield St | single family home | 6BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| 860 railroad st, Unit 4 | 860 railroad st | 3BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 924 Brookline Blvd, Unit 1 | 924 Brookline Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street | 516 Cato St | 4BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 552 Freeland St | Single family home | 4BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| 3284 Dawson Street, Unit Furnished Bedroom 1 | 3284 Dawson Street | 1BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3 | 207 Boggs Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Teece Apartments | Medium effeciency Unit | Studio ,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 $4,000.
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 270 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 $329 which is $3,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying South Allegheny.
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