
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Allegheny Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (859 Rentals)
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1826 Monongahela Ave

Teece Apartments

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1514 Fallowfield Ave, Unit Fallowfield

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1821 Realty Ave, Unit Realty St

Abbeyville Apartments

Hillside Meadows

11670 Frankstown Rd

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Pike Place

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Cavendish
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Greenview Apartments

Cordova Apartments

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The Flats on Penn

Hoodridge Manor Apartments

546 Greenfield Ave

124 S 19th St

708 S Negley Ave

3435 Dawson St, Unit Apt 1B

Bellevue Mansions

LAUREL GARDENS
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Carol Shamrock Apartments

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Dakota

Garden Villa Apartments

431 Forest Ave

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7040 Monticello St, Unit 2

2059 Fair Ave

1416 Alton St

709-711-711 Industry St

2050 Lowrie St

William Penn Heights
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2411 Mount Troy Rd, Unit 2411 Mt. Troy Road, 2nd

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The Wendover Community

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Morrowfield

East Liberty Properties

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Velma Court

Treehouse Apartments

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1869 West

Alta Vista Apartments

Shannon Hollow Apartments

Cloverleaf Towers
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1107 Mt Royal Blvd

2622 Churchview Ave

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207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3

44 Kendall Ave

Cornerstone Village Apartments

Nevilletree

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Douglas Plaza

Hillcrest Apartments
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South Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Allegheny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Allegheny Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $595 | $7,447 |
| South Allegheny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $307 | $10,000+ |
| South Allegheny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $371 | $8,860 |
| South Allegheny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| South Allegheny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| South Allegheny 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,413 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| South Allegheny 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $3,095 | $3,095 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Plaza Apartments | Studio | 3BR,1BA | $200 |
| Pioneer Apartments | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $307 |
| Teece Apartments | Large effeciency Unit | Studio,1BA | $540 |
| Abbeyville Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Hillside Meadows | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Cordova Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Gladden Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| WestWood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Allegheny, PA
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Allegheny area is the $0.62 price per square foot 860 railroad st Model at 860 railroad st, Unit 4 in the in the Fairywood neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value South Allegheny apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Allegheny apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 860 railroad st, Unit 4 | 860 railroad st | 3BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 924 Brookline Blvd, Unit 1 | 924 Brookline Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Elste & D&T Buildings | 546 Linden Way Commercial Office/Storage | Studio ,1BA | $0.75 |
| 236 Smith Way, Unit 2 | 236 Smith Way | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 1226 Schweitzer Rd, Unit 101 | 1226 Schweitzer Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3 | 207 Boggs Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Virginia Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 7040 Monticello St, Unit 2 | 7040 Monticello St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Midtown Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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 $699.
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 $8,223.
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 421 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 $275 which is $7,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Allegheny.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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