Cheap Homes for Rent in West Oakland Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Oakland area of Pittsburgh.

property at 207 Dunseith St

$650 - $1,500

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$650 - $1,500

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$650 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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207 Dunseith St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 3230 Kennett Sq

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3230 Kennett Sq, Unit Kennett Square Condo

3230 Kennett Sq
PittsburghPA15213

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA

As of March 02, 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
2016 Forbes Ave, Unit 1012016 Forbes Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
University Commons324|330 McKee- 2 Bedroom (485SF) | University C...2BR,1BA$2.50
Oak HillBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$2.83

Frequently Asked Questions about West Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in West Oakland?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in West Oakland, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,261. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Oakland ranging from $650 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Oakland ranges from $650 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,324.

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