Cheap Homes for Rent in South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Steiner Realty South Side Listings priced from $1,390. Carson Street Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Steiner Realty South Side Listings2308 - 22BR,1BA$1,390
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$1,425
The OaksSchenley2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3209 Niagara St Model at 3209 Niagara St, Unit 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 3A w/ Balcony Model at 2626 South Side Flats starting at $3,741 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Allegheny Center 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.
3209 Niagara St, Unit 23209 Niagara St4BR,2BA$1.50
2626 South Side Flats3A w/ Balcony3BR,2BA$2.90
The Flats at Southside Works2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
2500 Sarah St, Unit Floor 12500 Sarah St2BR,1BA$1.90
The OaksJoe Hammer 3x13BR,1BA$2.42
The Park at Southside WorksB11BR,1BA$2.58
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 2nd Floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.49
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$2.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in South Oakland?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $5,067. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Oakland ranging from $1,395 to $2,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Oakland ranges from $1,395 to $2,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,041.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Oakland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Oakland range from $1,535 to $5,067, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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