Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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Connection at Southside
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$1,507 - $3,046
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Connection at Southside

2984 Sidney StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Brewers Block
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$1,610 - $3,761
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Brewers Block

3234 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
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Heinz Lofts
$1,680 - $6,558
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Heinz Lofts

300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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The Washington at Chatham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Washington at Chatham

112 Washington PlPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $915. Hyland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Lower Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$915
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,070
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,088
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,175
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
Oak HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,280
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
1709 FIFTH AVE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hill, PA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hill area is the $1.43 price per square foot 403 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Lower Hill apartment is the Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4032BR,2BA$1.43
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.87
The School HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
The Royal York Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.44
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Crane Village Apartments2 BEDROOM (2A/2AD)2BR,1BA$1.62
New King Edward Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
Flats on Fifth1.5 Bedroom Suite F1BR,1BA$2.02
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.83
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA

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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 $1,300.

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 $1,070, while the average apartment in Lower Hill costs $2,395.

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 133 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 $498 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hill.

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