Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (86 Rentals)

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7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 3
$895
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7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 3

7467 Schoyer AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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property at 2021 Hampton Ave

$1,095 - $1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2021 Hampton Ave

PittsburghPA15218

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property at 459 Idlewood Rd

$1,199

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$1,199
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$1,199

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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$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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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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1611 Miriam St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Miriam St

1611 Miriam StPittsburgh, PA 15218
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O'Hara Woods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

O'Hara Woods Apartments

100 Ohara Woods DrPittsburgh, PA 15238
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Hampton Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Avenue

606 Hampton StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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LAUREL GARDENS -- 189
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LAUREL GARDENS -- 189

1645 Ardmore BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15221
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The Edgewood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgewood Apartments

100 W Hutchinson AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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PARK MANOR -- 183
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

PARK MANOR -- 183

401-448 Park Manor PlPittsburgh, PA 15235
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Hidden Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Pines

2521 Milligan WayPittsburgh, PA 15218
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Tudor Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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Colony East Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony East Townhomes

15 Boulder DrPittsburgh, PA 15239
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Whitney Hall Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Hall Apartments

418 Whitney AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 1009 Penn Ave

$895 - $995

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1009 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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Cambridge Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Court

139 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218

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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
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$800
PARK MANOR -- 183PARK MANOR -- 183 - 4061BR,1BA$825
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 3071BR,1BA$850
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$900
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA

As of July 20, 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 7467 Schoyer Ave Model at 7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 3 starting at $895 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East Hills 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
7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 37467 Schoyer Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318CHURCHILL SQUARE -- 318 - 163-A2BR,1BA$1.35
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.21
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 3011BR,1BA$1.24
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$1.23
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Hills Apartments

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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