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

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property at 1023 Wallace Ave
$850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1023 Wallace Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

1013 Ross Ave, Unit 1

1013 Ross AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 2021 Hampton Ave
$1,045 - $1,245
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2021 Hampton Ave

PittsburghPA15218

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727 Hill Ave
$1,150 - $1,650

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,650
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

727 Hill Ave

727 Hill AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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property at 2231 May St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2231 May St

PittsburghPA15235
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property at 408 South Ave
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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property at 432 Franklin Ave
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
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Laurel Village Apartments
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$1,240 - $1,520

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Base Rent$1,240 - $1,520

Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,520
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Laurel Village Apartments

1000 Penn Center BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15235
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property at 720 West St
$1,399

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Base Rent$1,399

Total Monthly Price$1,399
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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720 West St

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 426 Hochberg Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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426 Hochberg Rd

PittsburghPA15235
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1611 Miriam St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Miriam St

1611 Miriam StPittsburgh, PA 15218
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1309 Wood Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Wood Street

1309 Wood StPittsburgh, PA 15221
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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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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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Tudor Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor Court

131 Edgewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15218
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$745
Penn Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$749
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR, 1BA$799
William Penn Heights1 BDRM1BR, 1BA$800
PARK MANOR -- 183PARK MANOR -- 183 - 4301BR, 1BA$825
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR, 1BA$899
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 3071BR, 1BA$899
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$900
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR, 1BA$930
1907 Delaware Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR, 1BA$1.00
Forest ApartmentsThe Forest: 2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.33
317 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3317 S Trenton Ave2BR, 1BA$1.30
449 Idlewood Rd3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR, 1BA$1.13
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.00
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.12
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR, 1BA$1.25
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 3011BR, 1BA$1.24
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.15
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR, 1BA$1.33

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Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #67

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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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