Cheap Homes for Rent in the Upper Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (31 Rentals)

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property at 239 Lehigh Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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239 Lehigh Ave, Unit 1

239 Lehigh Ave
PittsburghPA15232
property at 20 Beyrleye Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

20 Beyrleye Ave

PittsburghPA15223
property at 6066 Butler St

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6066 Butler St

PittsburghPA15201

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property at 4632 Modoc Way

$1,345

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$1,345

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

4632 Modoc Way

PittsburghPA15201
property at 3932 Howley St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

3932 Howley St, Unit 1

3932 Howley St
PittsburghPA15224
property at 115 Beckert St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

115 Beckert St

PittsburghPA15209

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property at 927 Jancey St

$1,425

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$1,425

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 Jancey St

PittsburghPA15206
property at 4924 Hatfield St

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

4924 Hatfield St

PittsburghPA15201

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property at 5523 Ellsworth Ave

$1,499

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$1,499

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth

5523 Ellsworth Ave
PittsburghPA15232

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 Baum Boulevard priced from $600. BRETT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Upper Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baum BoulevardResidentialStudio,1BA$600
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Wellesley PlaceYewStudio,1BA$740
Stanton 5401Stanton 5401 - 6Studio,1BA$845
110 Butler St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
430 South Fairmount Street430 South Fairmount Street - 31BR,1BA$995
Baywood 5425Baywood 5425 - 6Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA

As of July 23, 2026 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 5515 Hays St Model at 5515 Hays St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 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.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
5515 Hays St, Unit 15515 Hays St3BR,2.5BA$1.25
837 Highview St, Unit #2837 Highview St2BR,1BA$1.23
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
201 S Millvale Ave, Unit # 2. 201 South Millvale201 S Millvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
6064 Butler St, Unit 26064 Butler St1BR,1BA$1.19
3208 Brereton St, Unit 43208 Brereton St1BR,1BA$1.15
4909 CENTRE AVE1Br/1.0 BA Basement1BR,1BA$1.08
38 Walnut St, Unit 238 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.23
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 2nd Fl621 Melwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.22

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Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Lawrenceville

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Lawrenceville?

There are currently 822 Apartments for Rent in Upper Lawrenceville, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $9,551. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Lawrenceville ranging from $730 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Lawrenceville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Lawrenceville ranges from $730 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,376.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper Lawrenceville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Lawrenceville range from $1,150 to $5,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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