
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,025 (37 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hill Studio Apartments | $1,775 | $1,030 | $3,531 |
| Lower Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,025 | $4,499 |
| Lower Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,325 | $5,911 |
| Lower Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,225 | $4,790 |
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There are currently 37 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 4909 CENTRE AVE priced from $1,025. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable Lower Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-C | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hyland Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Village in the Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Oakland Apartments | Adrian 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,393 |
| School House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Crawford Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,458 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hill, PA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hill area is the $1.77 price per square foot Model D Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Lower Hill apartment is the Court 3BD/2BA A1 Model at Clyde Street Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $1.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 930 Penn Ave | Model D | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Clyde Street Apartments | Court 3BD/2BA A1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Union on 5th Avenue | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Hyland Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Crawford Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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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 $1,458.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Hill is 4909 CENTRE AVE which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Lower Hill costs $2,178.
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 57 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 $407 which is $1,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hill.
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