Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor
$1,200
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$1,200

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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor

9 Oakland SqPittsburgh, PA 15213
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2626 South Side Flats
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$1,255 - $4,801
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$1,236 - $4,782
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2626 South Side Flats

2626 S Tunnel BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Parkview Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Estates

3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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49 Lawn St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

49 Lawn St

49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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2512 Sarah St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2512 Sarah St

2512 Sarah StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Tin Top Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tin Top Apartments

2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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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 2512 Sarah St priced from $1,100. Dawson Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Carson Street CommonsAnn (ADA)1BR,1BA$1,380
2626 South Side FlatsSFStudio,1BA$1,380
Brix at 26202Studio,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $0.36 price per square foot 516 Cato St Model at 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $660. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 2222 E Carson St Model at 2222 E Carson St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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.
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.36
2222 E Carson St, Unit 22222 E Carson St2BR,2BA$1.20
3284 Dawson Street, Unit Furnished Bedroom 13284 Dawson Street1BR,1BA$0.48
2320 E Carson St, Unit 22320 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.50
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The OaksJoe Hammer 3x13BR,1BA$2.42
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 3rd Floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.59
9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor9 Oakland Sq1BR,1BA$1.85
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.11

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 $1,531.

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 $585 which is $3,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oakland.

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