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21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 2720 Sarah St

2720 Sarah St

PittsburghPA15203

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Cheapest Available Southside Flats Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Flats area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,050. Residences at South High has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Southside Flats apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,483
3030 South Water ApartmentsTurquoise - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,550
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Flats, PA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Flats area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Southside Flats apartment is the 2215 Sarah St Model at 2215 Sarah St, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Flats apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
2215 Sarah St, Unit 22215 Sarah St3BR,2.5BA$1.21
1928 Harcum Way3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.47
301 E Carson St, Unit #1301 E Carson St2BR,1.5BA$1.28
2018 E Carson St, Unit 32018 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.08
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.32
86 S 15th St, Unit 386 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.04
1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor1500 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.45
2701 Mission St, Unit 22701 Mission St2BR,2BA$1.53
2022 Wrights Way, Unit 22022 Wrights Way2BR,1BA$1.55

Getting Around the Southside Flats Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Southside Flats Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside Flats?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside Flats is under $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Flats?

The cheapest apartment in Southside Flats is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Southside Flats costs $2,620.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Flats?

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 78 regular apartments in Southside Flats 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 Southside Flats?

Cheap apartments in Southside Flats have an average cost of $728 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Flats.

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Written by: Christine DiMaria

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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

Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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