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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 Arlington Apartments in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $685. East Liberty Properties in the Middle Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsBartokStudio,1BA$685
East Liberty Properties6017 Stanton Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$820
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Penn Avenue Properties7528 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$999
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 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 4518 Liberty Ave Model at 4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.00 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
4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 24518 Liberty Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.07
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
817 Anaheim St817 Anaheim St2BR,1BA$1.00
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
7040 Monticello St, Unit 27040 Monticello St1BR,1BA$0.80
5120 Friendship Ave, Unit 25120 Friendship Ave2BR,1BA$1.30

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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 Arlington Apartments listed at $685.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadyside Apartment is $820 at East Liberty Properties.

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 Cornerstone Village Apartments and starts from $1,183.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.