Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $850 (78 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $1,830 | $700 | $3,000 |
Shadyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $850 | $3,789 |
| Shadyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,015 | $6,000 |
| Shadyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,527 | $4,235 |
| Shadyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $3,000 | $3,850 |
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Getting Around the Shadyside Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadyside?
The cheapest apartment in Shadyside is Kings Arms Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Shadyside costs $3,190.
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 13 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 $1,063 which is $2,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadyside.
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