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3110 Niagara St, Unit 2
3110 Niagara StPittsburgh, PA 15213
3305 Juliet St
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3209 Niagara StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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2218 Sarah St
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3211 Juliet St, Unit 1
3211 Juliet StPittsburgh, PA 15213
350 Coltart Ave
PittsburghPA15213
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300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
3621 Childs St
PittsburghPA15213
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2328-2 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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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 | $1,868 | $1,350 | $2,171 |
| South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,050 | $3,238 |
| South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $845 | $4,660 |
| South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $1,295 | $2,952 |
| South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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 |
| The Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Steiner Realty South Side Listings | 2336 - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Hot Metal Flats | Studio E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.40 price per square foot 53 Bates St Model at 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works starting at $1,685 with a $1.84 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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| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Flats at Southside Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Oaks | 3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 3209 Niagara St, Unit 1 | 3209 Niagara St | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 21 Hodge St, Unit 2 | 21 Hodge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Hot Metal Flats | Studio E1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
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 $1,685.
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 19 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 $706 which is $3,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oakland.
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