Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (121 Rentals)

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Ellsworth Towers
$950 - $1,195
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$950 - $1,195

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 15

Ellsworth Towers

5700 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Coronado
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$965 - $1,180
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$965 - $1,180

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Coronado

5260 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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4909 CENTRE AVE
$1,045 - $1,175
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$995 - $1,125
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$1,045 - $1,175
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1

4909 CENTRE AVE

4909 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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1630 Lowrie St, Unit 3
$1,195
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$1,195

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1630 Lowrie St, Unit 3

1630 Lowrie StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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50 Maplewood St
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,195 - $1,395

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50 Maplewood St

50 Maplewood StPittsburgh, PA 15223
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$1,229 - $1,569

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213 S Aiken Ave

PittsburghPA15206

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Highland Park Club Apartments
$1,325 - $1,810
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$1,095 - $1,580
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Highland Park Club Apartments

1001 N Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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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 The Lorrie priced from $805. East Liberty Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Upper Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LorrieAbbeyStudio,1BA$805
East Liberty Properties6017 Stanton Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$820
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$856
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1,000
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
FRIENDSHIP COURTStudio Available NowStudio,1BA$1,039
CoronadoStudioStudio,1BA$1,070
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA

As of March 01, 2026 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 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.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.07
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
227 Taylor St, Unit 2227 Taylor St2BR,1BA$1.04
EaglemoorQuartz2BR,2BA$1.27
3952 Howley St, Unit Floor 13952 Howley St2BR,1BA$1.30
64 Bridge St, Unit 464 Bridge St2BR,1.5BA$1.44
201 North Ave, Unit 2nd floor201 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
5120 Friendship Ave, Unit 25120 Friendship Ave2BR,1BA$1.40

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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.

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 East Liberty Properties which is listed at $820, 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 178 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 $628 which is $2,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Lawrenceville.

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