Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Student Housing
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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

607-609 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Corporate Housing
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Sycamore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore

133 W Sycamore StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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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 Studio unit found at Apartments at River View priced from $1,219. Mountvue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,313. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/ 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,219
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,313
900 PennStudio AStudio,1BA$1,399
First Avenue Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
KaufmannsS6Studio,1BA$1,481
LiveWell Apartments1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,539
The Venue ApartmentsClemente2BR,2BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of November 15, 2025 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 A Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 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 A2BR,2BA$1.71
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.70
122 Maple Ter, Unit 2122 Maple Ter2BR,1BA$1.30
306 Amabell St, Unit 2306 Amabell St2BR,1BA$1.33
Eighth and PennHancock1BR,1BA$2.45
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite A11BR,1BA$2.27
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 6871BR,1BA$2.18
First Avenue Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.42
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Shore Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?

The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Apartments at River View which is listed at $1,339, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $3,624.

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 5 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 $118 which is $3,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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