According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Pittsburgh are hovering around $895. But how does the low-end pricing on a Pittsburgh rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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232 E. Meyers St.
Listed at $575/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode, located at 232 E. Meyers St. in Carrick , is 35.8 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Pittsburgh, which is currently estimated at around $895/month.
The unit has ceiling fans, built-in storage features and a mix of hardwood flooring and carpeting. Building amenities include outdoor space.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
201 Blackhawk St.
This studio apartment, situated at 201 Blackhawk St. in Swisshelm Park, is listed for $595/month.
The bright unit has carpeted floors and ample closet space. The building has on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
332 S. Negley Ave., #7
Here's a studio apartment at 332 S. Negley Ave. in Shadyside, which is going for $595/month.
There's coin-operated laundry next door, and there's available off-street parking. According to the listing, the unit is "ideal for students."
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
873 Boggs Ave., #C06
Listed at $670/month, this 465-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 873 Boggs Ave. in Mount Washington.
The unit has a mix of carpeting and hardwood flooring, as well as ceiling fans, large closets and ample natural lighting. The building has off-street parking and storage units.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
5617 Forbes Ave.
To round things out, there's this studio apartment at 5617 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill North. It's being listed for $675/month.
In the unit, you're promised hardwood flooring and a fireplace. Animals are not welcome. The building has on-site laundry.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.
(Here's the full listing.)
