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property at 7709 Bennett St

$695 - $1,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7709 Bennett St

PittsburghPA15208

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property at 4519 Butler St

$795 - $850

Studio Rentals

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4519 Butler St

PittsburghPA15201
property at 2423 Wrights Wy

$795 - $1,195

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2423 Wrights Wy

PittsburghPA15203

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South Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Allegheny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Allegheny area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Midtown Plaza Apartments priced from $200. Pioneer Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $307. Here are the most affordable South Allegheny apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown Plaza ApartmentsStudio3BR,1BA$200
Pioneer ApartmentsI Bedroom1BR,1BA$307
Teece ApartmentsLarge effeciency UnitStudio,1BA$540
Broadway Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Allegheny, PA

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Allegheny area is the $0.66 price per square foot 727 Hill Ave Model at 727 Hill Ave, Unit Unit#2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value South Allegheny apartment is the 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 starting at $1,499 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Fairywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Allegheny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
727 Hill Ave, Unit Unit#2727 Hill Ave3BR,1BA$0.66
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st3BR,1BA$0.62
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.36
1226 Schweitzer Rd, Unit 1011226 Schweitzer Rd2BR,1BA$0.75
1304 Ridge Ave, Unit 3rd floor1304 Ridge Ave1BR,1BA$0.73
3284 Dawson Street, Unit Furnished Bedroom 13284 Dawson Street1BR,1BA$0.48
2602 Spring Garden Ave, Unit 2600 Fl 2 Rm 12602 Spring Garden Ave1BR,1BA$0.60
120 Watkins Ave, Unit 1120 Watkins Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
Midtown Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Allegheny Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Allegheny?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Allegheny is under $595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Allegheny?

The cheapest apartment in South Allegheny is Midtown Plaza Apartments which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in South Allegheny costs $5,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Allegheny?

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 276 regular apartments in South Allegheny 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 South Allegheny?

Cheap apartments in South Allegheny have an average cost of $271 which is $5,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Allegheny.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, breathtaking views, culture, and bustling nightlife. Though not every part of Steel City is perfect, each neighborhood, from the North Shore to the South Side, has a unique charm.

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University & Housing Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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Pittsburgh — home of the Steelers, Three Rivers, and more culture than one city should be allowed. For tourists, it's a mecca for history, sports, and good eats. For us who call it home, it has all the essentials and more.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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