
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $595 (105 Rentals)
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Greenview Apartments

William Penn Heights

Douglas Plaza

1023 Wallace Ave

11515-11523 Frankstown Rd

Alcoma on the Green

1723 Ardmore Blvd

Cambridge Court

225 Walnut St
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1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1

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10 Love Pl, Unit 10 Love Place Apt 3

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523 Jeanette St, Unit 1

1157-1159 South Ave

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2021 Hampton Ave

211 7th St

Carriage House Apartments

Edgewood Court Apartments

544-546-546 Long Rd
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Regent Square

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727 Hill Ave

Bryn Mawr

Tamarind

2231 May St

408 South Ave

432 Franklin Ave

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Forest Apartments
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311 Franklin Ave, Unit 3

154 Collins Dr

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327 West St, Unit 2

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317 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3

125 Wilson Dr

947 Universal Rd

610 Churchill Ave

720 West St

Village Square

911 Franklin Ave
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426 Hochberg Rd

122 Lloyd Ave

1611 Miriam St

1309 Wood Street

O'Hara Woods Apartments

Hampton Avenue

The Edgewood Apartments

PARK MANOR -- 183

The Meadows Apartments

Tudor Court
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Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hills Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $595 | $2,504 |
| Penn Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $695 | $2,562 |
| Penn Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $899 | $3,351 |
| Penn Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Penn Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $745 |
| Penn Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $749 |
| Plum Park Apartments | 1BR's | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| William Penn Heights | 1 BDRM | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| PARK MANOR -- 183 | PARK MANOR -- 183 - 430 | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 | LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-... | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 | SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 307 | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Alcoma on the Green | The Oak | 1BR, 1BA | $930 |
| 1907 Delaware Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 727 Hill Ave Model at 727 Hill Ave in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the The Forest: 2 Bedroom Model at Forest Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting at $1,350 with a $1.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727 Hill Ave | 727 Hill Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Forest Apartments | The Forest: 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 317 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 | 317 S Trenton Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| 449 Idlewood Rd | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Penn Towers | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| Alcoma on the Green | The Oak | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 | SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 301 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| Greenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
| Plum Park Apartments | 1BR's | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,139.
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 734-736 Franklin Ave and starts from $995.
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