Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $595 (49 Rentals)

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property at 1023 Wallace Ave
$850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1023 Wallace Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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7232 Hermitage St
$950 - $1,145

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Base Rent$950 - $1,145

Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,145
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7232 Hermitage St

7232 Hermitage StPittsburgh, PA 15208
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1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1

1013 Ross AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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727 Hill Ave
$1,150 - $1,650

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,650
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

727 Hill Ave

727 Hill AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 408 South Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
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408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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property at 432 Franklin Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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200 Franklin Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

200 Franklin AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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1309 Wood Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Wood Street

1309 Wood StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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The Edgewood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgewood Apartments

100 W Hutchinson AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Tudor Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Ravenswood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenswood

7520 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208
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500 Todd St
Studio Apartments

500 Todd St

500 Todd StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Pennwood Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennwood Square

601-A Hay StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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118 Maple Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Maple Ave

118 Maple AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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201 Center Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

201 Center Ave

201 Center StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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7528 Penn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7528 Penn Ave

7528 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208

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1211 S. Braddock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1211 S. Braddock

1211 S Braddock AveSwissvale, PA 15218
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Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkinsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkinsburg area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights priced from $800. 734-736 Franklin Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR, 1BA$800
734-736 Franklin Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR, 1BA$995
Cambridge CourtCCT 1BR1BR, 1BA$1,070
TamarindButternut1BR, 1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $1.28 price per square foot Canterbury Model at Bryn Mawr in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 727 Hill Ave Model at 727 Hill Ave in the East Hills neighborhood starting at $1,150 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkinsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bryn MawrCanterbury2BR, 2BA$1.28
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR, 1BA$1.00
317 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3317 S Trenton Ave2BR, 1BA$1.30
439 Franklin Ave, Unit 3439 Franklin Ave2BR, 1BA$1.70
Cambridge CourtCCT 2BR2BR, 1BA$1.55
602 Mulberry St, Unit 3602 Mulberry St1BR, 1BA$1.39
TamarindChestnut1BR, 1BA$1.78
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR, 1BA$1.90
7232 Hermitage St7232 Hermitage St2BR, 1BA$2.29
10 Love Pl, Unit 10 Love Place Apt 310 Love PlStudio, 1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkinsburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment is $800 at William Penn Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkinsburg is starting from $1,100 at William Penn Heights.

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