Cheap Homes for Rent in Shadyside, PA from $500 (65 Rentals)

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property at 516 Cato St

$600

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

516 Cato St

PittsburghPA15213
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

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property at 651 Hollace St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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651 Hollace St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 3417 Ward St

$1,095 - $1,850

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 1

3417 Ward St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 5845 Phillips Ave

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

5845 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,299

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$1,299
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Bayard Rd
PittsburghPA15213
property at 1367 Montezuma St

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1367 Montezuma St

PittsburghPA15206

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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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 1 Bed unit found at East Liberty Properties in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $820. The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA and Nearby

As of April 28, 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
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
530 Greenfield Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit530 Greenfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shadyside

What type of rentals are currently available in Shadyside?

There are currently 1628 Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA with pricing that ranges from $605 to $12,199. There are also 266 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shadyside ranging from $500 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shadyside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shadyside ranges from $500 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,550.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shadyside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shadyside range from $620 to $4,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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