Cheap Homes for Rent in South Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,000 (7 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 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,050. The Flats at Southside Works has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable South Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath - 80 AMI1BR,1BA$1,260
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,388

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oakland area is the $0.41 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 $750. The second greatest value South Oakland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Flats at Southside Works starting at $2,240 with a $1.87 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$0.41
The Flats at Southside Works2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
Connection at SouthsideThe Tonne1BR,1BA$2.28
Hudson Oakland (Semple)3508 Cable Place "Heinz"2BR,1BA$2.30
3423 Ward St, Unit 13423 Ward St1BR,2BA$1.43
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 4th Floor - Slope View1BR,1BA$2.40
Brix at 263031BR,1BA$2.79
Hot Metal FlatsOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2.69
51 Bates St, Unit 151 Bates St2BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in South Oakland?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in South Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,968. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Oakland ranging from $1,000 to $3,600.

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 $1,000 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,057.

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 $4,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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