Cheap Homes for Rent in South Allegheny Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (400 Rentals)

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property at 516 Cato St

$600

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$600
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

516 Cato St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 310 Marsonia St

$795 - $2,496

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$795 - $2,496
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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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310 Marsonia St

PittsburghPA15214
property at 13900 US-30

$795

2 Bedroom Rentals

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13900 US-30

North HuntingdonPA15642

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property at 517 Euclid Ave

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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517 Euclid Ave

CanonsburgPA15317
property at 2116 Bedford Ave

$850 - $1,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2116 Bedford Ave

PittsburghPA15219
property at 7151 Race St

$895

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$895
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7151 Race St

PittsburghPA15208

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property at 2903 Soltis Dr

$950

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$950
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2903 Soltis Dr

ClairtonPA15025

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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$308
3310 Brownsville RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$675
Cordova ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Gladden Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Allegheny, PA

As of April 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
860 railroad st, Unit 4860 railroad st3BR,1BA$0.62
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
Elste & D&T Buildings546 Linden Way Commercial Office/StorageStudio ,1BA$0.75
3166 Babcock Blvd3166 Babcock Blvd1BR,1.5BA$0.75
1226 Schweitzer Rd, Unit 1011226 Schweitzer Rd2BR,1BA$0.75
674 Middle Ave674 Middle Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
7040 Monticello St, Unit 27040 Monticello St1BR,1BA$0.80
2411 Mount Troy Rd, Unit 2411 Mt. Troy Road, 2nd2411 Mount Troy Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
608 2nd St608 2nd St1BR,1BA$0.82
Midtown Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Allegheny

What type of rentals are currently available in South Allegheny?

There are currently 4197 Apartments for Rent in South Allegheny, PA with pricing that ranges from $307 to $12,802. There are also 923 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Allegheny ranging from $250 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Allegheny?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Allegheny ranges from $250 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,187.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Allegheny?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Allegheny range from $620 to $7,357, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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