Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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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
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

49 Lawn St

49 Lawn StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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241 Mckee Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Mckee Place

241 McKee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
Student Housing
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Forbes Residence Hall
Studio Apartments

Forbes Residence Hall

3521-3525 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
Student Housing

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University Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

308 Mckee PlPittsburgh, PA 15213
Student Housing
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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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141 Robinson St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

141 Robinson St

141 Robinson StPittsburgh, 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

Cheapest Available West Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 205 Robinson St priced from $1,370. 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
205 Robinson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,370
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,400
Oak HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,580
University Commons3825 Dawson- 2 Bedroom | University Commons at ...2BR,1BA$1,633
The Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace2BR,1BA$1,854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA

As of July 27, 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 2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace Model at The Oaks starting at $1,854 with a $1.95 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 Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath 3508 Cable PLace2BR,1BA$1.95
University Commons3825 Dawson- 2 Bedroom | University Commons at ...2BR,1BA$2.09
205 Robinson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.11
Skyvue ApartmentsStudio - ST4Studio ,1BA$4.37
Oak HillStudioStudio ,1BA$3.41

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 205 Robinson St which is listed at $1,370, while the average apartment in West Oakland costs $1,854.

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 15 regular apartments in West Oakland 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 West Oakland?

Cheap apartments in West Oakland have an average cost of $1,711 which is $143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.

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