Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Slopes Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (29 Rentals)

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1309 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203

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The Brew House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brew House

711 S 21st StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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1118 E Carson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1118 E Carson St

1118 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203

Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Slopes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Slopes area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2512 Sarah St priced from $1,100. Residences at South High has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here are the most affordable Southside Slopes apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$1,410
Connection at SouthsideThe ChargeStudio,1BA$1,454
Hot Metal FlatsStudio E1Studio,1BA$1,478
Brix at 26202Studio,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Slopes, PA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Slopes area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at 1819 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Southside Slopes apartment is the 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,895 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Slopes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1819 Sarah StTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.48
38 Greeley St, Unit Apt 238 Greeley St2BR,1BA$0.92
Landmark on Carson ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.45
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #112

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southside Slopes Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Slopes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside Slopes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside Slopes is under $1,490.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southside Slopes is 2512 Sarah St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Southside Slopes costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Slopes?

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 12 regular apartments in Southside Slopes 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 Slopes?

Cheap apartments in Southside Slopes have an average cost of $394 which is $1,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Slopes.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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