Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (134 Rentals)

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17 E Sherman St

PittsburghPA15209

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5408 Kincaid St

PittsburghPA15206

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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 Callowhill Apartments priced from $799. Elm Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Upper Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7thStudio,1BA$799
Elm Grove#4Studio,1BA$870
Belmont#3Studio,1BA$900
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 11BR,1BA$949
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Negley Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$953
Arlington HousesArabis1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Lawrenceville area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Upper Lawrenceville apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons starting at $1,343 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Middle Hill 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.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
348 S Aiken Ave, Unit #3348 S Aiken Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
438 S Pacific Ave, Unit 2438 S Pacific Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
312 Pearl St, Unit 2312 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.09
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
120 S Graham St, Unit 3120 S Graham St1BR,1BA$1.11
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.05
325 S Pacific Ave, Unit 3325 S Pacific Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
1097 North Ave, Unit 2011097 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #58

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA 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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Lawrenceville is 110 Butler St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Lawrenceville costs $2,595.

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 $467 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Lawrenceville.

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