
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)
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Helm on the Allegheny

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The Pennsylvanian
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Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Hill Studio Apartments | $1,702 | $1,030 | $2,263 |
Lower Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,050 | $3,870 |
Lower Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,400 | $4,570 |
Lower Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,830 | $3,774 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Lower Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,050. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Lower Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Crawford Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hill, PA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hill area is the $3.56 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) Model at LiveWell Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Lower Hill apartment is the The Tonne Model at Connection at Southside starting at $1,815 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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LiveWell Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
Connection at Southside | The Tonne | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Crawford Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Brix at 26 | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Brewers Block | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
City View Apartments | Style 07 | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
The Julian | The Carson | Studio ,1BA | $6.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #40
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Lower Hill Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
91 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hill is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Hill is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lower Hill costs $2,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hill?
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 85 regular apartments in Lower Hill 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 Lower Hill?
Cheap apartments in Lower Hill have an average cost of $841 which is $1,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hill.
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