Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Sussex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sussex Apartments

246 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Skyline Terrace
2 to 3 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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3207 Joe Hammer Sq
4 Bedroom Apartments

3207 Joe Hammer Sq

3207 Joe Hammer SqPittsburgh, PA 15213
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49 Lawn St
4 Bedroom Apartments

49 Lawn St

49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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141 Robinson St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

141 Robinson St

141 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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241 Mckee Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Mckee Place

241 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Allequippa Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Allequippa Place

2561 Allequippa StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Uptown Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Lofts

2076 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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205 Robinson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 Robinson St

205 Robinson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Forbes Residence Hall
Studio Apartments

Forbes Residence Hall

3521-3525 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Skyline Terrace priced from $1,250. Hudson Oakland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable West Oakland apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Hudson Oakland306 Craft 1B1B + Den1BR,1BA$1,400
The Bridge on ForbesC3 - A - Standard3BR,3BA$1,515
University Commons324|330 McKee- 2 Bedroom (612SF) | University C...2BR,1BA$1,600
Oak HillBrackenridge 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the 2 BD 1 BA Model at Skyline Terrace starting at $1,250 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
Oak HillFurnished Short Term2BR,2BA$4.20
University Commons324|330 McKee- 2 Bedroom (485SF) | University C...2BR,1BA$3.30
The Bridge on ForbesS1 - B - Top FloorStudio ,1BA$5.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #86

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Oakland Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oakland Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in West Oakland is Hudson Oakland which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Oakland?

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 14 regular apartments in West Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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