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Shadyside, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shadyside, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $770. Callowhill Apartments in the Homewood North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$770
Callowhill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
DakotaTaylorStudio,1BA$825
Kings Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Highland Park Properties6017 StudioStudio,1BA$889
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$900
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
Wightman TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA and Nearby

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 S Atlantic Ave Model at 419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 3110 Niagara St Model at 3110 Niagara St, Unit 3 starting at $1,175 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
3110 Niagara St, Unit 33110 Niagara St2BR,1BA$0.65
Wellesley PlaceOak3BR,2BA$0.95
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.06
323 38th St, Unit 2323 38th St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Clyde Street ApartmentsCourt 3BD/2BA A13BR,2BA$1.12
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.00
112 N Fairmount St, Unit 1112 N Fairmount St2BR,1BA$1.12
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Shadyside, PA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadyside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shadyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shadyside is at BRETT listed at $770.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment is $875 at Cornerstone Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shadyside is starting from $1,059 at Highland Park Properties.

What is the most affordable Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Village Apartments and starts from $1,212.

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