
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,300 (42 Rentals)


5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

746 Broughton St, Unit 3A 3B

5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge

Shadyside Properties

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749 S Millvale Ave

504 Maryland Ave

606 S Mathilda St
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4913 Yew St

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

6401 Fifth Ave, Unit 2

403 S Atlantic Ave

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244 S St Clair St, Unit 3, Unit 3

5817 Alder St

Devon Towers

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514 Ivy St
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534 Aspen St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Devonshire Apartments

Sutton Place

339 S Fairmount St

5747 Holden St

5930 Walnut St

Walnut Commons

Tiffany Place
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EDMOND SQUARE

5519 5th Ave

Lionhead

Baum Boulevard Flats

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5920 Walnut St

South Negley Avenue

512 S Millvale Ave

James Manor

Walnut Manor & The Belvedere

740 S Negley Ave

Elwood Gardens
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shadyside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $800 | $5,010 |
| Shadyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $715 | $3,849 |
Shadyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,300 | $6,000 |
| Shadyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $620 | $4,235 |
| Shadyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,053 | $2,700 | $3,490 |
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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 $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadyside?
The cheapest apartment in Shadyside is Royal Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,189, while the average apartment in Shadyside costs $3,000.
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 134 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 $770 which is $2,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadyside.
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