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200 Franklin Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Franklin Avenue

200 Franklin AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Edgewood Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Court

235 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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1611 Miriam St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Miriam St

1611 Miriam StPittsburgh, PA 15218

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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

6301 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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Flamingo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flamingo

475 Flamingo AvePenn Hills, PA 15235
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Tudor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Hidden Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Pines

2521 Milligan WayPittsburgh, PA 15218
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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2325 Eldridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Eldridge St

2325 Eldridge StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Walnut Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Commons

6333 Walnut DrPittsburgh, PA 15206

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Wilkinsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkinsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkinsburg, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Homestead Bakery Lofts in the Lincoln Place neighborhood priced from $700. William Penn Heights in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$700
William Penn HeightsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$750
4909 Verona Rd1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$779
Cambridge CourtElmStudio,1BA$830
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Seville Square ApartmentsStudio Petite - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$885
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
The OhringerTurns to Town1BR,1BA$925
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2201 Pittock St Model at 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Kelly Hamilton Homes starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 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.
2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment2201 Pittock St4BR,2BA$1.47
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.76
405 Peebles St, Unit 1405 Peebles St2BR,1BA$1.44
LAUREL GARDENSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
The OhringerBridge to Braddock1BR,1BA$1.32
508 E 9th Ave, Unit 3508 E 9th Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
4909 Verona Rd1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.30

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Getting Around Wilkinsburg, PA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 William Penn Heights listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment is $700 at Homestead Bakery Lofts.

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.

What is the most affordable Wilkinsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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