Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (114 Rentals)

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property at 10043 Calvin St

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

10043 Calvin St

PittsburghPA15235
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2422 Main St, Unit 1
$1,195
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2422 Main St, Unit 1

2422 Main StPittsburgh, PA 15235
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property at 459 Idlewood Rd

$1,199

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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459 Idlewood Rd

PittsburghPA15235

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1107 South Ave, Unit 1
$1,200
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1

1107 South AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 419 Franklin Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 408 South Ave

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Hills area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenview Apartments priced from $745. Penn Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Penn Hills apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$799
500 Todd Street Historic Hotel1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$900
Edgewood Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
225 Walnut St1BD1BR,1BA$975
Brentmoor at Penn CenterEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1107 South Ave Model at 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 2422 Main St Model at 2422 Main St, Unit 1 starting at $1,195 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the East Allegheny neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
2422 Main St, Unit 12422 Main St3BR,1BA$0.90
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
1721 Montier St, Unit Floor 21721 Montier St2BR,1BA$1.50
Village SquareStudio, PatioStudio ,1BA$1.31
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.21
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$1.33

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

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Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penn Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penn Hills is at Brentmoor at Penn Center listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment is $745 at Greenview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penn Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penn Hills is starting from $899 at Penn Towers.

What is the most affordable Penn Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Penn Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flats At Fox Hill and starts from $1,665.

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