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Flamingo

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Chapel Place

459 South Ave

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1409 Summit St, Unit #204

1423 Ridge Ave

221 Grant St

194 11th St

Plum Park Apartments

1088 Milltown Rd

Hep Park Village

308 Kellywood Manor

304 Kellywood Manor
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674 Middle Ave

Douglas Plaza

Cedar Ridge Apartments

1511-1513-1513 Maple Ave

209 Western Ave

Seville Square Apartments

230 North Ave

219 North Ave, Unit 1

517 E Railroad Ave
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238 poplar st, Unit Rear Unit

Alcoma on the Green

11515-11523 Frankstown Rd

The Flats on Penn

115 Parkway Ave

1508 Maple Ave

701 Swissvale Ave, Unit 4

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7232 Hermitage St

William Penn Heights

Ridgeview Towers
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Highland Manor Apartments

225 Walnut St

Oakmont Landing Apartments

1567 Clark St

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1210 Maple Ave, Unit 1

736 Franklin Ave

1210 Maple Ave

144 Sumner Ave

Brinton Manor

5501 Verona Rd, Unit 101
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Penn Hills, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Penn Hills Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $500 | $2,473 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $695 | $3,350 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $775 | $4,519 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $995 | $6,400 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Penn Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Penn Hills, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 500-650 Middle Ave in the Wilmerding neighborhood priced from $695. Greenview Apartments in the Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Penn Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-650 Middle Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Greenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Penn Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Plum Park Apartments | 1BR's | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 | LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-... | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| PARK MANOR -- 183 | PARK MANOR -- 183 - 430 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 209 Western Ave | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 | SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 307 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 1107 South Ave Model at 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 | 1107 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 674 Middle Ave | 674 Middle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 209 Western Ave | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.05 |
| Penn Towers | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 BathCedar Ridge Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1409 Summit St, Unit #204 | 1409 Summit St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Alcoma on the Green | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Greenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penn Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penn Hills is at 209 Western Ave listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment is $695 at 500-650 Middle Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penn Hills is starting from $899 at Penn Towers.
What is the most affordable Penn Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Penn Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 734-736 Franklin Ave and starts from $995.
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