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property at 548 Larimer Ave

$950

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$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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property at 906 Penn Ave

$1,000 - $1,400

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906 Penn Ave

Turtle CreekPA15145

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 1367 Montezuma St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1367 Montezuma St

PittsburghPA15206
property at 419 Franklin Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 408 South Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 1114 Center Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1114 Center Ave

VeronaPA15147
property at 8001 Saint Lawrence Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8001 Saint Lawrence Ave

SwissvalePA15218

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property at 7192 Shannon Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7192 Shannon Rd

VeronaPA15147

Penn Hills, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$799
PARK MANOR1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
LAUREL GARDENSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$900
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA and Nearby

As of May 21, 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 7214 Meade St Model at 7214 Meade St, Unit #2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
2422 Main St, Unit 12422 Main St3BR,1BA$0.90
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
434 Penn St, Unit 434 Penn Street434 Penn St2BR,1BA$1.00
674 Middle Ave674 Middle Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Penn Hills?

There are currently 655 Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $12,199. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penn Hills ranging from $725 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penn Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penn Hills ranges from $725 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,618.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Penn Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Penn Hills range from $995 to $6,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,447 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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