Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 259 Republic St

259 Republic 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 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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900 Penn
Studio Apartments

900 Penn

900 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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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 Mountvue Apartments priced from $1,246. The Commonwealth Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,373
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$1,400
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$1,583
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1B)1BR,1BA$1,640
EncoreHarmony1BR,1BA$1,920
KaufmannsS5Studio,1BA$1,944
Glasshouse Pittsburgh1 Bed1 Bath JR-.5D1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of June 01, 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 325 Hallock St Model at 325 Hallock St, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.09
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.48
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$1.94
The Venue Apartments!River View - Designer2BR,1BA$2.04
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsOlympia1BR,1BA$2.07
Glasshouse Pittsburgh1 Bed1 Bath-1C1BR,1BA$2.96
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$2.00
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.15
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio ,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #50

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA 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®

61 / 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Mountvue Apartments listed at $1,246.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $1,400 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 $1,985 at The Venue Apartments!.

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 $3,494.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, breathtaking views, culture, and bustling nightlife. Though not every part of Steel City is perfect, each neighborhood, from the North Shore to the South Side, has a unique charm.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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