Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Clair Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (129 Rentals)

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property at 4234 Lydia St

$700

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$700
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$700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

4234 Lydia St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 628 Blanton St

$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207

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property at 90 S 22nd St

$1,150 - $1,895

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 2064 Dartmore St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2064 Dartmore St

PittsburghPA15210
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3211 Juliet St, Unit 3
$1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 14

3211 Juliet St, Unit 3

3211 Juliet StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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St Clair, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Clair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Clair area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 priced from $905. ATWOOD ST -- 164 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable St Clair apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1005-...Studio,1BA$905
ATWOOD ST -- 164ATWOOD ST -- 164 - 4Studio,1BA$1,149
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Clair, PA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Clair area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value St Clair apartment is the 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St starting at $1,795 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Clair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2822 Salisbury St2822 Salisbury St4BR,2BA$0.43
68 S 11th St68 S 11th St2BR,1BA$0.99
1801 Sidney St, Unit 21801 Sidney St4BR,2BA$1.08
147 S 16th St, Unit 1147 S 16th St3BR,1BA$1.31
2002 E Carson St, Unit 2 A2002 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.00
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.32
181 Pius St181 Pius St2BR,1BA$1.30
1402 Sarah St, Unit Aprt 31402 Sarah St1BR,1BA$0.90
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
4313 Kish Way, Unit 4313 Kish Way4313 Kish Way2BR,1BA$0.88

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St Clair, Pittsburgh, PA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including St Clair, Pittsburgh, and the greater Pittsburgh area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Clair Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Clair?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Clair is under $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Clair?

The cheapest apartment in St Clair is PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in St Clair costs $1,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Clair?

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 9 regular apartments in St Clair 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 St Clair?

Cheap apartments in St Clair have an average cost of $373 which is $1,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Clair.

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