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MunhallPA15120
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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 4909 Verona Rd in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $779. William Penn Heights in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilkinsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4909 Verona Rd1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$779
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR,1BA$800
LAUREL GARDENSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Seville Square ApartmentsStudio Petite - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$885
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$895
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Canyon Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
The Flats on PennShelley1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $0.96 price per square foot 505 South Ave Model at 505 South Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 435 Franklin Ave Model at 435 Franklin Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,520 with a $0.86 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.
505 South Ave, Unit 1505 South Ave3BR,2.5BA$0.96
435 Franklin Ave, Unit 2435 Franklin Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
299 West St, Unit 2299 West St4BR,1.5BA$0.97
Homestead Masonic Hall LoftsLive/Work StudioStudio ,1BA$1.13
314 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3314 S Trenton Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
7040 Monticello St, Unit 27040 Monticello St1BR,1BA$0.90
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
LAUREL GARDENSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.20

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Seville Square Apartments listed at $885.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkinsburg Apartment is $779 at 4909 Verona Rd.

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 $900 at 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!