
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $775 (93 Rentals)


5700 Fifth Ave

5104 Baum Blvd

4909 CENTRE AVE

Shadyside Properties

6401 Fifth Ave

Stephen Foster

Belmont

Kings Arms Apartments

Negley Court
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236 Shady Ave, Unit lower unit

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Ambassador Apartments

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420 S Pacific Ave

5737 5th Ave

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4707 Maripoe St

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4707 Maripoe St

370 S HIghland Ave

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Claybourne Apartments
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322 Amber St, Unit 3

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625 S Negley Ave, Unit Apartment 1

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310 Stratford Ave

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Essex House Apartments

6401 Fifth Ave

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365 Gross St

Tiffany Place
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Sutton Place

Gracen Court

North Windsor Apartments

322 Lehigh Ave

St. Regis

South Windsor

Centre Court

Elwood Gardens

Colonial Terrace

5th Avenue Apartments
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Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shadyside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside Studio Apartments | $1,716 | $625 | $3,210 |
Shadyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $775 | $3,929 |
| Shadyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,225 | $6,000 |
| Shadyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,377 | $4,235 |
| Shadyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,150 | $3,690 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadyside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shadyside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shadyside is under $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadyside?
The cheapest apartment in Shadyside is Cavendish which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Shadyside costs $3,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shadyside?
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 97 regular apartments in Shadyside 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 Shadyside?
Cheap apartments in Shadyside have an average cost of $950 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadyside.
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