Cheap Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA from $500 (190 Rentals)

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property at 716 Southern Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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716 Southern Ave

Penn HillsPA15235
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Lavender Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lavender Heights

100 Lavender CtPenn Hills, PA 15235
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Flamingo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flamingo

475 Flamingo AvePenn Hills, PA 15235
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OAK MANOR -- 052
1 Bedroom Apartments

OAK MANOR -- 052

143 Oak Manor PlPenn Hills, PA 15235
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Sycamore Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Gardens

190 Sycamore DrPenn Hills, PA 15235
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Chapel Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Place

390 Chapel PlPenn Hills, PA 15235
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property at 238 poplar st

$900

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238 poplar st, Unit Rear Unit

238 poplar st
MonroevillePA15146
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219 North Ave, Unit 1
$945
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219 North Ave, Unit 1

219 North AveEast Pittsburgh, PA 15112
property at 548 Larimer Ave

$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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548 Larimer Ave

Turtle CreekPA15145

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Penn Hills, PA Local Guide

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 East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $725. The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Penn Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
500-650 Middle Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$799
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$900
500 Todd Street Historic HotelStudio1BR,1BA$900
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
2422 Main St, Unit 12422 Main St3BR,1BA$0.90
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
The Carriage House2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
674 Middle Ave674 Middle Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear1912 Pallas St2BR,1BA$1.00
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00

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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 The Flats on Penn listed at $730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment is $725 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 9608 Frankstown Rd and starts from $1,495.

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