Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (277 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232

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$1,100 - $1,500

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826 Collins St

PittsburghPA15206

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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 1 Bed unit found at East Liberty Properties priced from $820. 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
East Liberty Properties6017 Stanton Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$820
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Penn Avenue Properties7528 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$999
Arlington ApartmentsHandelStudio,1BA$1,000
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1,000
HighmontWhitmanStudio,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood West, PA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homewood West area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 S Atlantic Ave Model at 419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Homewood West apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Garfield Commons starting at $1,343 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Middle Hill 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.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
Kingston Apartments5715 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.40
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Jancey St TownhomesCharming Townhome2BR,1BA$1.00
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.35
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
120 S Graham St, Unit 1120 S Graham St2BR,1BA$1.40

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Homewood West, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Homewood West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Homewood West is at East Liberty Properties listed at $929.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Homewood West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homewood West Apartment is $820 at East Liberty Properties.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Homewood West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homewood West is starting from $999 at East Liberty Properties.

What is the most affordable Homewood West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Homewood West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garfield Commons and starts from $1,343.

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