
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (41 Rentals)
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314 Augusta St, Unit First Floor Duplex

317 Kearsarge St, Unit 3

1000 Grandview Ave, Unit 1207

121 Cohassett St

5-6 Schaeffer Way

1 E Sycamore St

32 Wyoming St
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216 Kearsarge St

The Venue Apartments

Eighth and Penn

344 Clarence St

First Avenue Lofts

Grandview Pointe Apartments

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234 Bigham St

305 Moore Ave

Sycamore

331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence

905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A

Standard Life Building

8 E Sycamore St

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The Clark Building

Allegheny Apartments

Press House Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

344 Clarence St

326 Merrimac St
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429 Grace St

The Roosevelt Building

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 16B

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

Apartments at River View

139-141-141 E Sycamore St

362 Republic St

The William
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420 Grace St
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 | $1,813 | $1,385 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $890 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,200 | $4,735 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,295 | $4,320 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Press House Apartments priced from $1,315. First Avenue Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press House Apartments | Hughes | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Mountvue Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| LiveWell Apartments | Loft LA | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Apartments at River View | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 894 | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
| 900 Penn | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA
As of August 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 D Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,750 with a $1.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model D | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Encore | Virtuoso | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A | 905 Liberty Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Grandview Pointe Apartments | McKinley | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 128 Cohassett St, Unit 1 | 128 Cohassett St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 900 Penn | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Mountvue Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
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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 First Avenue Lofts listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $1,315 at Press House Apartments.
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 $1,595 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.
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