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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232

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918 Ivy St

PittsburghPA15232
property at 4707 Maripoe St

4707 Maripoe St

PittsburghPA15213

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Devonshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

331 Devonshire StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5819 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5819 5th Ave

5819 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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365 Gross St
1 Bedroom Apartments

365 Gross St

365 Gross StPittsburgh, PA 15224
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Arlington Houses
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Houses

525-529 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Nevilletree
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nevilletree

320 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Tiffany Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Place

5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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King Edward 4609
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Edward 4609

4609 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

6301 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Mark Twain
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain

406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5533 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

5533 5th Ave

5533 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

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Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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. Nevilletree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
NevilletreeLilacStudio,1BA$740
CavendishMarconi1BR,1BA$855
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$970
Kings Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Forbes Management5208 Stanton Ave (2BR)2BR,1BA$1,015
NORMANDYGHStudio,1BA$1,080
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Royal Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.18 price per square foot 215 Elysian St Model at 215 Elysian St, Unit 215 Elysian #2 in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 534 Aspen St Model at 534 Aspen St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
215 Elysian St, Unit 215 Elysian #2215 Elysian St2BR,2BA$1.18
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.07
917 S Aiken Ave, Unit 917917 S Aiken Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Kingston Apartments5715 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.40
451 S Atlantic Ave, Unit Apt 1451 S Atlantic Ave2BR,2BA$1.21
4801 Sciota St, Unit 14801 Sciota St1BR,1BA$1.08
The MirabellaMarigold2BR,1BA$1.51
South Aiken Apartments191BR,1BA$1.79
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shadyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shadyside is at BRETT listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment is $855 at Cavendish.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shadyside is starting from $1,015 at Forbes Management.

What is the most affordable Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Royal Garden Apartments and starts from $1,649.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!