
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Hudson Oakland
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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 |
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South Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,928 | $1,467 | $2,580 |
South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $875 | $3,860 |
South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $745 | $4,550 |
South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $600 | $4,515 |
South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,800 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hudson Oakland | 306 Craft 1B1B + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
2626 South Side Flats | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,467 |
3030 South Water Apartments | Turquoise - 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY | 312 Ophelia St | 5BR,3BA | $0.26 |
The Flats at Southside Works | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Hudson Oakland | 3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Hudson Oakland (Semple) | 3508 Cable Place "Heinz" | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
3030 South Water Apartments | Citron - 2nd Floor - River View | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
2626 South Side Flats | SA | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #73
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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