3623 Frazier St
PittsburghPA15213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (18 Rentals)
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3623 Frazier St, Unit Apartment #2
3623 Frazier StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Steiner Realty South Side Listings
2219 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
2419-2423-2423 Carey Wy
PittsburghPA15203
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3313 Ward St, Unit Ward #1
3313 Ward StPittsburgh, PA 15213
2323 Sidney St
PittsburghPA15203
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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3211 Juliet St, Unit 3
3211 Juliet StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3211 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
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The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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134 S 25th St, Unit 1st floor
134 S 25th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
3222 Kennett Square
PittsburghPA15213
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3215 Ward St
PittsburghPA15213
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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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
2236 Larkins Wy
PittsburghPA15203
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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 | $950 | $2,093 |
| South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $989 | $3,393 |
| South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,250 | $4,701 |
| South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,400 | $3,167 |
| South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,600 | $2,300 |
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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. The Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath (770sf) -306 Craft Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Steiner Realty South Side Listings | 2336 - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | SN | Studio,1BA | $1,772 |
| Carson Street Commons | Jane (Large) | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the Two Bedroom B1 Model at Hot Metal Flats starting at $2,750 with a $2.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Southside Works | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Hot Metal Flats | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,3BA | $1.40 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Brix at 26 | 508 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 134 S 25th St, Unit 1st floor | 134 S 25th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | 1D | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.17 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann w/Garage (Tandem) | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oakland Apartments
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 $2,100.
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 7 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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