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5 Grandview AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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114 Olympia StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $1,659 | $945 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $900 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,200 | $5,129 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,893 | $3,044 | $7,795 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,600 | $2,100 |
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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 Mountvue Apartments priced from $1,300. Press House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Mountvue Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Press House Apartments | Hemingway | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Eighth and Penn | Maddock | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
| 900 Penn | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Venue Apartments | Rodgers | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| LiveWell Apartments | 1BR 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,483 |
| The Commonwealth Building | Suite S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA
As of April 06, 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 B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 with a $1.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Apartments at River View | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1155 | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Grandview Pointe Apartments | Olympia | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 141 Oneida St | 141 Oneida St | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 1320 W Sycamore St, Unit 1 | 1320 W Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Venue Apartments | Rodgers | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Mountvue Apartments | Studio - 4th Floor | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| 900 Penn | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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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 $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Press House Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $13,563.
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 6 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 $228 which is $13,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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