Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (115 Rentals)

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property at 5237 Butler St

5237 Butler St

PittsburghPA15201

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4707 Maripoe St

PittsburghPA15213

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Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Lawrenceville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. Cavendish has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Upper Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
CavendishMarconi1BR,1BA$855
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
Cornerstone Village Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,049
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Silver1BR,1BA$1,050
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1,100
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Lawrenceville area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1161 King Ave Model at 1161 King Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Upper Lawrenceville apartment is the 534 Aspen St Model at 534 Aspen St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Lawrenceville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1161 King Ave, Unit 11161 King Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.07
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
EaglemoorQuartz2BR,2BA$1.25
3952 Howley St, Unit Floor 13952 Howley St2BR,1BA$1.30
1453 Woodbine St, Unit 21453 Woodbine St2BR,1BA$1.10
4801 Sciota St, Unit 14801 Sciota St1BR,1BA$1.08
201 North Ave, Unit 2nd floor201 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
1101 Portland St, Unit ArtistHome Apartment1101 Portland St1BR,1BA$1.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Upper Lawrenceville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Lawrenceville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Lawrenceville is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Lawrenceville?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Lawrenceville is Cavendish which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Upper Lawrenceville costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Lawrenceville?

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 98 regular apartments in Upper Lawrenceville 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 Upper Lawrenceville?

Cheap apartments in Upper Lawrenceville have an average cost of $745 which is $2,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Lawrenceville.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!