Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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$2,200 - $2,300

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

29 Lawn St

PittsburghPA15213
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49 Lawn St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

49 Lawn St

49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213

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Sussex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sussex Apartments

246 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Skyline Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Terrace

385 Elmore StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Semple Duplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Semple Duplex

310 Semple StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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University Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

308 Mckee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Oak Hill priced from $1,328. Skyline Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,328
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,400
The OaksSchenley2BR,1BA$1,500
University Commons304 McKee- 2 Bedroom (#4) | University Commons ...2BR,1BA$1,924
3207 Joe Hammer SqJoe Hammer4BR,3BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome Model at Skyline Terrace in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the Joe Hammer 3x1 Model at The Oaks starting at $2,145 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The OaksJoe Hammer 3x13BR,1BA$2.42
University Commons304 McKee- 2 Bedroom (#4) | University Commons ...2BR,1BA$2.26
2016 Forbes Ave2016 Forbes Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
Oak HillStudioStudio ,1BA$2.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Oakland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Oakland is at Oak Hill listed at $1,328.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Oakland Apartment is $1,559 at Oakland Properties.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Oakland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Oakland is starting from $1,400 at Skyline Terrace.

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