
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (25 Rentals)


193 Meridan St

430 Grace St

218 Kearsarge St

216 Oneida St

1402 W Sycamore St
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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $1,691 | $945 | $4,500 |
South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $900 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,000 | $7,223 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,527 | $1,200 | $7,547 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,600 | $2,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Shore, Pittsburgh, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Shore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Shore is under $1,740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is First Avenue Lofts which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $11,267.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Shore?
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 1 regular apartments in South Shore 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 Shore?
Cheap apartments in South Shore have an average cost of $171 which is $11,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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