
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA from $500 (164 Rentals)
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Lavender Heights

Flamingo

OAK MANOR -- 052

Sycamore Gardens

Chapel Place

Ambassador Apartments

11670 Frankstown Rd

Greenview Apartments

Cavendish
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221 Grant St

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7040 Monticello St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Plum Park Apartments

6126 Saltsburg Rd

Hep Park Village

PARK MANOR

230 North Ave

602 Kellywood Manor

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674 Middle Ave
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672 Middle Ave

1309 Wood St, Unit 2

1511-1513-1513 Maple Ave

Cedar Ridge Apartments

LAUREL GARDENS

230 6th St, Unit 1

Douglas Plaza

Seville Square Apartments

7151 Race St

Alcoma on the Green
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11515-11523 Frankstown Rd

Canyon Place Apartments

William Penn Heights

500 Center Ave, Unit 2

Highland Manor Apartments

Ridgeview Towers

225 Walnut St

Brittany Apartments

820 Collins St

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Brentmoor at Penn Center

Frick Park Village

Regent Square

Brinton Manor

5501 Verona Rd, Unit Unit 101

775 Freeport Rd

The Forest Apartments

701-707-707 1st St

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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11, Unit 11

Edgewood Court Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Penn Hills Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $595 | $2,339 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $680 | $3,416 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Penn Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,000 | $3,200 |
| Cheap Penn Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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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 Greenview Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $745. Penn Towers in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Penn Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Penn Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Plum Park Apartments | 1BR's | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| PARK MANOR | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Seville Square Apartments | Studio Petite - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Alcoma on the Green | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $1.05 price per square foot Sandstone Model at Eaglemoor in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 727 Hill Ave Model at 727 Hill Ave starting at $1,150 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglemoor | Sandstone | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 727 Hill Ave | 727 Hill Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Carriage House Apartments | 2 Bedroom Corner Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 674 Middle Ave | 674 Middle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear | 1912 Pallas St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| LAUREL GARDENS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 7040 Monticello St, Unit 2 | 7040 Monticello St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1508 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 1508 Ridge Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Penn Towers | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 Seville Square Apartments listed at $885.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment is $745 at Greenview Apartments.
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 Brinton Manor and starts from $1,500.
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