Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211

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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Penn Garrison Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Penn Garrison Lofts

915 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Roosevelt Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Roosevelt Building

601-609 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Corporate Housing
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property at 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 8M, Unit 8M

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
PittsburghPA15222
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Lando Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lando Lofts

909 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Sycamore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore

133 W Sycamore StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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Discover why Pittsburgh is now a center for education and technology, not just steel. Explore the city's rich history, vibrant art and culture scene, and family-friendly attractions with this comprehensive local guide.

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South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at First Avenue Lofts priced from $1,350. Mountvue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
First Avenue Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,565
Market Square Place205,305,4051BR,1BA$1,595
LiveWell ApartmentsLoft LAStudio,1BA$1,678
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite A41BR,1BA$1,699
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the Model C Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
930 Penn AveModel C2BR,2BA$1.71
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.74
900 Penn2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.83
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
140 Oneida St, Unit 1140 Oneida St2BR,1BA$1.37
First Avenue Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.23
141 Oneida St141 Oneida St2BR,1BA$1.42
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.66
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.37

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #40

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Mountvue Apartments listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $1,350 at First Avenue Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $1,740 at Sycamore.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LiveWell Apartments and starts from $3,084.

Expert Rental Resources

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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