Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Semple Duplex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Semple Duplex

310 Semple StPittsburgh, 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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205 Robinson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 Robinson St

205 Robinson 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 The Oaks priced from $1,300. 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
The Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave.1BR,1BA$1,300
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,400
Oak Hill2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,786
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,300
Skyvue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BC1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Oakland area is the $1.92 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Portal Place in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Oakland apartment is the 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome Model at Skyline Terrace starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 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.
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.92
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Oaks3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ3BR,1BA$2.37
Oak HillBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$4.01
Skyvue ApartmentsStudio - ST4Studio ,1BA$4.37

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 The Oaks which is listed at $1,300, 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 61 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 $1,833 which is $21 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oakland.

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