Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying South Allegheny Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (610 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 $560. Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $580. Here are the most affordable Outlying South Allegheny apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teece ApartmentsMedium effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$560
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf]Studio,1BA$580
Gladden Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$700
Bellevue MansionsSpacious Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$725
Carol Shamrock ApartmentsCharming Efficiency with Private BalconyStudio,1BA$760
Red Deer ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying South Allegheny, PA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlying South Allegheny area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Outlying South Allegheny apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
1614 Princess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Duplex1614 Princess Ave2BR,1BA$0.68
35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street35 Greenbush St2BR,1BA$0.72
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
1629 Edgewood Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.76
221 W Main St, Unit 2C221 W Main St1BR,1BA$0.88

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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

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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outlying South Allegheny is Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Outlying South Allegheny costs $2,900.

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 166 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 $220 which is $2,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying South Allegheny.

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