Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plum Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $695 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2231 May St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2231 May St

PittsburghPA15235
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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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449 Idlewood Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

449 Idlewood Rd

449 Idlewood RdPittsburgh, PA 15235
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Bale Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bale Manor

50 Stotler RdPittsburgh, PA 15235
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Regency Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Place

409 Millers LnPittsburgh, PA 15239
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OAK MANOR -- 052
1 Bedroom Apartments

OAK MANOR -- 052

143 Oak Manor PlPenn Hills, PA 15235
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property at 638 Pittsburgh St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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638 Pittsburgh St, Unit 2

638 Pittsburgh St
SpringdalePA15144
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Creekview Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekview Gardens

1666 Hulton RdVerona, PA 15147
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Lavender Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lavender Heights

100 Lavender CtPenn Hills, PA 15235
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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$930
Four Seasons ApartmentsC-181BR, 1BA$975
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,000
449 Idlewood Rd3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR, 1BA$1,130
Holiday Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR, 1BA$1,137
Monroe Pointe1 BED Type 1 inset1BR, 1BA$1,525
Logans Ferry Senior Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plum, PA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plum area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 449 Idlewood Rd in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,130. The second greatest value Plum apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Nittany Highland Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot. 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$1.13
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.11
Holiday Park Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Apartment Home2BR, 1BA$1.53
Evergreen ApartmentsStyle 1.21BR, 1BA$2.29
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR, 1BA$1.25
Four Seasons ApartmentsB-111BR, 1BA$1.52
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.15
Logans Ferry Senior Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.72
PARK MANOR -- 183PARK MANOR -- 183 - 4271BR, 1BA$1.39
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR, 1BA$1.33

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Plum, Pittsburgh, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plum Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plum Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plum Apartment is $745 at Greenview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plum Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plum is starting from $1,000 at Nittany Highland Apartments.

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