Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (57 Rentals)

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1134 South Avenue
$700 - $800
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1134 South Avenue

1134 South AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 419 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1

1107 South AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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200 Franklin Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

200 Franklin AvePittsburgh, 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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Whitney Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Hall Apartments

418 Whitney AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Cambridge Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Court

139 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
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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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Tamarind
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarind

1007 S Trenton AvePittsburgh, PA 15221

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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 $950. 500 Todd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
500 Todd StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Village SquareStudio, PatioStudio,1BA$1,000
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1,100
201 Center AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 1107 South Ave Model at 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. 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.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
719 Savannah Ave, Unit Apt. 2719 Savannah Ave2BR,2BA$1.54
1721 Montier St, Unit Floor 21721 Montier St2BR,1BA$1.50
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1.51
Village SquareStudio, PatioStudio ,1BA$1.31
609 Mifflin Ave, Unit 5609 Mifflin Ave1BR,1BA$1.57
201 Center AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
1134 South Avenue1134 South Avenue1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkinsburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilkinsburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilkinsburg is at 500 Todd St listed at $975.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment is $950 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 Carriage House Apartments.

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