Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (133 Rentals)

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property at 5917 Walnut St

5917 Walnut St

PittsburghPA15232
property at 1721 S Canal St

1721 S Canal St

PittsburghPA15215
property at 3900 Howley St

3900 Howley St

PittsburghPA15224

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1608 Lowrie St

PittsburghPA15212

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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. Cornerstone Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Upper Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Silver1BR,1BA$1,050
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Lawrenceville area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 S Atlantic Ave Model at 419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Upper Lawrenceville apartment is the 5551 Columbo St Model at 5551 Columbo St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the East Liberty 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.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
5551 Columbo St, Unit 25551 Columbo St3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Wellesley PlaceOak3BR,2BA$0.95
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.00
348 S Aiken Ave, Unit #3348 S Aiken Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
451 S Atlantic Ave, Unit Apt 1451 S Atlantic Ave2BR,2BA$1.21
4801 Sciota St4801 Sciota St1BR,1BA$1.08
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
64 Bridge St, Unit 364 Bridge St2BR,1.5BA$1.05
236 Shady Ave, Unit lower unit236 Shady Ave1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #40

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 $1,086.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Lawrenceville is Cornerstone Village Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Upper Lawrenceville costs $4,760.

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 55 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 $380 which is $4,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Lawrenceville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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