Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $850 (15 Rentals)

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property at 201 Amabell St
$1,050
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201 Amabell St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 344 Clarence St
$1,395

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Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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344 Clarence St

PittsburghPA15211
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property at 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 16B

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
PittsburghPA15222

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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 Apartments at River View priced from $1,345. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 6941BR,1BA$1,345
First Avenue Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,455
KaufmannsS5Studio,1BA$1,468
LiveWell ApartmentsLoft LAStudio,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA

As of September 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
930 Penn AveModel D2BR,2BA$1.77
232 Bigham St, Unit 2232 Bigham St3BR,2BA$1.11
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.38
905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A905 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.84
900 Penn2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.67
Apartments at River View2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 11552BR,2BA$2.14
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
First Avenue Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.35

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South Shore, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Shore?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in South Shore, PA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $4,500. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Shore ranging from $850 to $8,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Shore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Shore ranges from $850 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,347.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Shore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Shore range from $1,550 to $4,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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