2224 Sarah St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $675 (17 Rentals)
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2219 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
3295 Dawson St
PittsburghPA15213
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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor
9 Oakland SqPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3211 Juliet St
PittsburghPA15213
350 Coltart Ave
PittsburghPA15213
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
53 Bates St
PittsburghPA15213
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2519 Jane St
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2626 South Side Flats
2626 S Tunnel BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Parkview Estates
3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
2329 Larkins Wy
PittsburghPA15203
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2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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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 | $1,827 | $1,487 | $2,093 |
| South Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $935 | $3,582 |
| South Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,275 | $4,701 |
| South Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,300 | $3,000 |
| South Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,300 | $3,600 |
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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 $1,225. 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 | $1,225 |
| The Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Carson Street Commons | Jane | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| 2626 South Side Flats | SE | Studio,1BA | $1,747 |
| Brix at 26 | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3415 Parkview Ave Model at 3415 Parkview Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 3309 Juliet St Model at 3309 Juliet St, Unit 3309 Juliet Apt 1 starting at $2,400 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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| 3415 Parkview Ave, Unit 1 | 3415 Parkview Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 3309 Juliet St, Unit 3309 Juliet Apt 1 | 3309 Juliet St | 3BR,3BA | $2.00 |
| 53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2 | 53 Bates St | 3BR,3BA | $1.30 |
| The Oaks | 3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Brix at 26 | 506 | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Park at Southside Works | B10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 3030 South Water Apartments | Citron - 3rd Floor - River View | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor | 9 Oakland Sq | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Carson Street Commons | Ann w/Garage (Tandem) | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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 $2,743.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in South Oakland is Dawson Village which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in South Oakland costs $1,877.
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 33 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 $635 which is $1,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oakland.
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