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5715 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5620 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5260 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3
430 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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585-587 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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800 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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4628 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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525-529 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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6200 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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512 S Millvale Ave
PittsburghPA15224
5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1
5 Bayard Rd
PittsburghPA15213
5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth
5523 Ellsworth Ave
PittsburghPA15232
5915 Alder St
PittsburghPA15232
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400 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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PittsburghPA15232
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Devon Towers
4920 CENTRE AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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311 Morewood Ave
311 Morewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Royal Garden Apartments
6236 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
201 Lincoln Ave
PittsburghPA15206
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4629 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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449 S Evaline St
449 S Evaline StPittsburgh, PA 15224
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AMBERSON PLAZA
5030 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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272 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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189 Morewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
4913 Yew St
PittsburghPA15224
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545 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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417 S Winebiddle StPittsburgh, PA 15224
403 S Atlantic Ave
PittsburghPA15224
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ANSONIA APARTMENTS
652-654 Maryland AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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430 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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5506 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
503 S Graham St
PittsburghPA15232
505 S Graham St
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5413 Kentucky Ave
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NORMANDY
5530 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
332 Lehigh Ave
PittsburghPA15232
765 College St
PittsburghPA15232
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749 S Millvale Ave, Unit 3
749 S Millvale AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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514 Ivy St
514 Ivy StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Claybourne Apartments
5435 Claybourne StPittsburgh, PA 15232
5127 Liberty Ave
PittsburghPA15224
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$1,600
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447-1 S Atlantic Ave
447-1 S Atlantic AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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539 S Aiken Ave, Unit 1
539 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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6344 Aurelia St
6344 Aurelia StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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Bakery Living
6350 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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5715-5721 Elmer StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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5614 Walnut StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Albion at Morrow Park
5250 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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Amberson Gardens
1-4 Bayard RdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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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 | $1,771 | $700 | $3,000 |
| Shadyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $990 | $3,929 |
| Shadyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,095 | $6,000 |
| Shadyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,512 | $5,085 |
| Shadyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $2,720 | $2,720 |
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Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. Tiffany Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Tiffany Place | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 4828 Liberty Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Thames Manor | Affordable Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| CENTRE COURT -- 158 | CENTRE COURT -- 158 - 5-H | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Aberdeen Apartments | Large Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| 5th Ave Apartments | Cozy 1 Bedroom with Lots of Natural Light | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.65 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Emerson in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 6344 Aurelia St Model at 6344 Aurelia St starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emerson | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
| 6344 Aurelia St | 6344 Aurelia St | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Clyde Street Apartments | Court 3BD/2BA A1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 539 S Aiken Ave, Unit 1 | 539 S Aiken Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Walnut Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Kingston Apartments | 5715 Elmer Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 732 S Millvale Ave | 3 bedroom unit- B building | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Oakland Properties | 732 S. Millvale Ave (2BR) | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Tiffany Place | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3 | 430 S Fairmount St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 $1,165.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadyside?
The cheapest apartment in Shadyside is Tiffany Place which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Shadyside costs $2,237.
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 58 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 $570 which is $1,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadyside.
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