Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $300 (60 Rentals)

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property at 7151 Race St

$895

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$895
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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7151 Race St

PittsburghPA15208
property at 1026 Wallace Ave

$925

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$925
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$925

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1026 Wallace Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 1156 1/2 South Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1156 1/2 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 421 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

421 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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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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500 Todd St
Studio Apartments

500 Todd St

500 Todd StPittsburgh, 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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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 Studio unit found at Ambassador Apartments priced from $595. William Penn Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR,1BA$800
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cambridge CourtHP 1BR1BR,1BA$900
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1,100
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1,367
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $1.57 price per square foot 926 Savannah Ave Model at 926 Savannah Ave, Unit #2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the Beacon Hill 18 - 7447 Model at Beacon Hill 18 starting at $1,750 with a $1.39 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.
926 Savannah Ave, Unit #2926 Savannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
Beacon Hill 18Beacon Hill 18 - 74472BR,2BA$1.39
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.35
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1.71
434 Biddle Ave434 Biddle Ave1BR,1BA$1.96
1166 South Ave, Unit 31166 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$1.80
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

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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 Ambassador Apartments listed at $595.

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 $950 at William Penn Heights.

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