Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plum Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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PARK MANOR -- 183
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

PARK MANOR -- 183

401-448 Park Manor PlPittsburgh, PA 15235

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Colony East Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony East Townhomes

15 Boulder DrPittsburgh, PA 15239
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Lavender Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lavender Heights

100 Lavender CtPenn Hills, PA 15235
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OAK MANOR -- 052
1 Bedroom Apartments

OAK MANOR -- 052

143 Oak Manor PlPenn Hills, PA 15235
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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638 Pittsburgh St, Unit 2

638 Pittsburgh St
SpringdalePA15144
property at 1331 Freeport Rd

$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1331 Freeport Rd

CheswickPA15024
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Creekview Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekview Gardens

1666 Hulton RdVerona, PA 15147
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Chapel Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Place

390 Chapel PlPenn Hills, PA 15235
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Plum, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plum Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plum area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenview Apartments priced from $745. Plum Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Plum apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$799
PARK MANOR -- 183PARK MANOR -- 183 - 4301BR,1BA$825
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$900
Four Seasons ApartmentsC-181BR,1BA$975
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Holiday Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1,190
449 Idlewood Rd3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,395
Monroe Pointe1 BED Type 1 inset1BR,1BA$1,500
Logans Ferry Senior Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plum, PA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plum area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 449 Idlewood Rd in the in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Plum apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Nittany Highland Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Allegheny neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plum apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
449 Idlewood Rd3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.40
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Holiday Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.54
Evergreen ApartmentsStyle 1.21BR,1BA$2.25
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.21
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Logans Ferry Senior Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$1.33

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Plum, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #85

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plum Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plum?

The cheapest apartment in Plum is Greenview Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Plum costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plum?

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 4 regular apartments in Plum 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 Plum?

Cheap apartments in Plum have an average cost of $166 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plum.

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