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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA and Nearby

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkinsburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilkinsburg?

There are currently 542 Apartments for Rent in Wilkinsburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $7,829. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilkinsburg ranging from $695 to $6,695.

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 $695 to $6,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,002.

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 $1,212 to $4,692, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,045 to $3,335. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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