Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (251 Rentals)

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1170 South Ave, Unit 1
$850
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1170 South Ave, Unit 1

1170 South AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 1170 South Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1170 South Ave, Unit Apt 1

1170 South Ave
PittsburghPA15221

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1107 South Ave, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1

1107 South AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 5396 Stanton Ave

$1,075 - $1,995

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5396 Stanton Ave

PittsburghPA15206
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5544 Baywood St, Unit 3
$1,125
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 14

5544 Baywood St, Unit 3

5544 Baywood StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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930 Portland St, Unit 3
$1,200
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930 Portland St, Unit 3

930 Portland StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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Homewood West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homewood West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homewood West area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. The Flats on Penn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Homewood West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
CavendishLatimer1BR,1BA$930
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
430 South Fairmount Street430 South Fairmount Street - 31BR,1BA$995
734-736 Franklin Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$995
East Liberty Properties5721 Stanton Ave. (2BR)2BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood West, PA

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homewood West area is the $1.14 price per square foot 236 Shady Ave Model at 236 Shady Ave, Unit 2nd unit in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Homewood West 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 Homewood West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
236 Shady Ave, Unit 2nd unit236 Shady Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.14
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
5213 5th Ave, Unit 35213 5th Ave4BR,3BA$1.20
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
EaglemoorTravertine2BR,1.5BA$1.24
6064 Butler St, Unit 26064 Butler St1BR,1BA$1.19
228 Union St, Unit 9228 Union St2BR,1BA$1.21
1409 Summit St, Unit #2041409 Summit St1BR,1BA$0.88

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homewood West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homewood West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homewood West is under $1,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood West?

The cheapest apartment in Homewood West is The Flats on Penn which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Homewood West costs $1,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homewood West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 41 regular apartments in Homewood West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homewood West?

Cheap apartments in Homewood West have an average cost of $265 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood West.

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