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property at 1009 Penn Ave

$895 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1009 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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Wilkinsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkinsburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilkinsburg, PA is a Studio unit found at The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $730. LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 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
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$800
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
MorrowfieldCenturyStudio,1BA$893
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA and Nearby

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkinsburg area is the $0.68 price per square foot 417 Kelly Ave Model at 417 Kelly Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Wilkinsburg apartment is the 226 Green St Model at 226 Green St, Unit B starting at $1,050 with a $0.70 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.
417 Kelly Ave, Unit 2417 Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$0.68
226 Green St, Unit B226 Green St3BR,1BA$0.70
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
6336 Forward Ave, Unit 2nd Floor6336 Forward Ave3BR,2BA$1.37
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
6801 Frankstown Ave, Unit 6801 Frankstown Unit 16801 Frankstown Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 235862 Forbes Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 37467 Schoyer Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkinsburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilkinsburg?

There are currently 573 Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,507. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkinsburg ranging from $895 to $4,100.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilkinsburg ranges from $895 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,915.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilkinsburg range from $995 to $4,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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