Look into the south hills areas (Bethel Park, Baldwin, Whitehall, Castle Shannon, South park). I live in the city but my boyfriend is from Whitehall and we're constantly down there. 10-20 minute drive into the city depending on the area, access to most things you'll need, pretty good areas, average rent prices especially on homes. Look into the north hills as well.

We unfortunately have to move to Nevada for my job buuuut I was just looking at rentals the other day on zillow and Facebook, I don't remember seeing anything over 1800.