Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Studio Apartments

Tin Top Apartments

2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 Hudson Oakland priced from $1,400. 2626 South Side Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,467. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson Oakland306 Craft 1B1B + Den1BR,1BA$1,400
2626 South Side FlatsSDStudio,1BA$1,467
3030 South Water ApartmentsTurquoise - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,550
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$1,555
Hudson Oakland (Semple)515 Semple St "Pitt"2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works starting at $2,405 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
The Flats at Southside Works2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
Hudson Oakland (Semple)3508 Cable Place "Heinz"2BR,1BA$2.30
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 2nd Floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.49
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$2.65
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.09
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio ,1BA$3.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Oakland is Hudson Oakland which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in South Oakland costs $3,000.

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.

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