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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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350 Coltart Ave
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3227 Joe Hammer Sq
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3320 Ward St
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3621 Childs St
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2218 Sarah St
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2626 South Side Flats
2626 S Tunnel BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,490 - $2,000Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brix at 26
75 S 26th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,500 - $2,5002 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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$1,530 - $1,7411 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
3030 South Water Apartments
3030 S Water StPittsburgh, PA 15203
3206 Dawson St
PittsburghPA15213
53 Bates St
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Steiner Realty South Side Listings
2219 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,680 - $3,9051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carson Street Commons
2525-2539 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Parkview Estates
3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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49 Lawn St
49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Tin Top Apartments
2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
118-120 S 25th St
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2522 E Carson St
2522 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
3139 Ward St
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Hot Metal Flats
2915 Sidney StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Hudson Oakland (Semple)
515 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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518 Belgreen Pl
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South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,775 | $1,462 | $2,171 |
| South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,050 | $3,184 |
| South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,325 | $4,660 |
| South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $1,595 | $2,400 |
| South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available South Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dawson Village priced from $1,200. Brix at 26 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brix at 26 | 202 | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| The Oaks | Schenley | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 3030 South Water Apartments | Turquoise - 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,571 |
| Steiner Realty South Side Listings | 2336 - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | SN | Studio,1BA | $1,747 |
| The Flats at Southside Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,916 |
| 3207 Joe Hammer Sq | Joe Hammer | 4BR,3BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.74 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the Joe Hammer 3x1 Model at The Oaks starting at $2,145 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Southside Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Oaks | Joe Hammer 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | 1D | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.85 |
| 3030 South Water Apartments | Citron - 2nd Floor - River View | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
| Brix at 26 | 202 | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Oakland is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in South Oakland is Dawson Village which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Oakland costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Oakland?
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 15 regular apartments in South Oakland 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 Oakland?
Cheap apartments in South Oakland have an average cost of $843 which is $3,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oakland.
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