Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA from $500 (322 Rentals)

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5854 Forbes Ave
$825 - $1,295
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 10

5854 Forbes Ave

5854 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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$825 - $1,360

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217
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21 Hodge St, Unit 2
$845
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$845
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

21 Hodge St, Unit 2

21 Hodge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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4901 Penn Ave
$875 - $995
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4901 Penn Ave

4901 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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$950 - $1,100

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826 Collins St

PittsburghPA15206
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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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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 $700. The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
500 Todd Street Historic Hotel1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
East Liberty Properties410 S. Atlantic Ave. (Studio)Studio,1BA$929
MorrowfieldOlympiaStudio,1BA$930
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the 7214 Meade St Model at 7214 Meade St, Unit #2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the East Hills 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.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #22910 E Carson St2BR,1BA$0.90
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.00
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.05
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
5498 Hays St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
4313 Kish Way, Unit Apartment 24313 Kish Way2BR,1BA$0.70

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment is $900 at 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel.

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 $999 at East Liberty Properties.

What is the most affordable Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shadyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garfield Commons and starts from $1,343.

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