Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Pittsburgh look like these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh via rental site Zumper to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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231 Bigham St., #3
Listed at $450/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 231 Bigham St., #3 in Mount Washington, is 51.4 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Pittsburgh, which is currently estimated at around $925/month.
Building amenities include assigned parking, on-site management and secured entry. In the unit, anticipate carpet and tile flooring, high ceilings, white appliances and in-unit laundry. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(See the complete listing here.)
634 Southcrest Drive
Then there's this with one bedroom and one bathroom at 757 E. Warrington Ave. in Allentown, listed at $550/month.
When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and secured entry. In the unit, expect to find an open living room floor plan, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, many windows and large closets. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee, but there is a $35 application fee.
Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.
(See the listing here.)
601 E. Warrington Ave.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 601 E. Warrington Ave. in Allentown, is listed for $575/month.
In the unit, expect to find carpet and hardwood flooring, high ceilings, large windows, white appliances and large closets. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee, but there is a $35 application fee.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
1860 Brett St.
And here's a studio apartment at 1860 Brett St. in Westwood, which is going for $615/month.
The building features assigned parking, secured entry and outdoor space. In the unit, expect both air conditioning and central heating, carpeted floors, in-unit laundry, high ceilings and large closets. Cats are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.
(Check out the listing here.)
3259 Bainton St.
Over at 3259 Bainton St. in Brighton Heights, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom pad, going for $625/month.
In the unit, expect to find an open living room floor plan, carpet and tile flooring, white appliances, wooden cabinetry and in-unit laundry. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(View the listing here.)
