
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $595 (279 Rentals)
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Arlington Houses

BRETT

The Flats on Penn

Tiffany Place

525 Larimer Ave

William Penn Heights

1023 Wallace Ave

718 N Euclid Ave

Cloisters
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7232 Hermitage St

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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 22

Coronado

Cambridge Court

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1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1

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5544 Baywood St, Unit 3

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10 Love Pl, Unit 10 Love Place Apt 3

5546 Jackson St

Kings Arms Apartments

619 Mellon St
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523 Jeanette St, Unit 1

Thames Manor

1157-1159 South Ave

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930 Portland St, Unit 3

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201 Center Ave

609 S Braddock Ave

Cornerstone III

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Frick Park Village

5626 Wilkins Ave

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727 Hill Ave

South Negley Apartments

Regent Square

Bryn Mawr

Tamarind

Negley Court

1347 Grotto St, Unit 1
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5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth

432 Franklin Ave

408 South Ave

Bryant Lofts

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6064 Butler St, Unit 2

5828 Alder St

619 N Euclid Ave

5901 Bryant St, Unit 5

5901 Bryant St, Unit Apartment 5

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311 Franklin Ave, Unit 3
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Homewood West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homewood West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood West Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $595 | $3,000 |
| Homewood West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $800 | $3,929 |
| Homewood West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $950 | $6,000 |
| Homewood West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $995 | $5,085 |
| Homewood West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,400 | $1,695 |
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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 Arlington Houses priced from $646. BRETT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Homewood West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Houses | Alcea | Studio, 1BA | $646 |
| BRETT | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $700 |
| Tiffany Place | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $795 |
| William Penn Heights | 1 BDRM | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| The Flats on Penn | Eagle | 1BR, 1BA | $948 |
| Cavendish | Latimer | 1BR, 1BA | $953 |
| Coronado | Large Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $965 |
| 734-736 Franklin Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood West, PA
As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homewood West area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Homewood West apartment is the 5396 Stanton Ave Model at 5396 Stanton Ave, Unit 1 in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $0.89 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood West 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 |
| 5396 Stanton Ave, Unit 1 | 5396 Stanton Ave | 4BR, 1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 5826 Darlington Rd #4, Unit #4 | 5826 Darlington Rd #4 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Eaglemoor | Travertine | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 6064 Butler St, Unit 2 | 6064 Butler St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.02 |
| 727 Hill Ave | 727 Hill Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 1507-1519 Coal Street | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Tiffany Place | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood West?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood West is Tiffany Place which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Homewood West costs $1,895.
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 30 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 $213 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood West.
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