Cheap Homes for Rent in Penn Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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 OAK MANOR -- 052 priced from $725. William Penn Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Penn Hills apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OAK MANOR -- 052OAK MANOR -- 052 - 1411BR,1BA$725
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750
4909 Verona RdONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$759
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$789
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $0.98 price per square foot 313 S Trenton Ave Model at 313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 11515-11523 Frankstown Rd starting at $900 with a $1.00 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.
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Ambassador Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
LAUREL GARDENSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Sycamore Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
4909 Verona RdONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.27
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$1.32
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Penn Hills?

There are currently 300 Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $6,358. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penn Hills ranging from $850 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penn Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penn Hills ranges from $850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,544.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Penn Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Penn Hills range from $950 to $1,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,620.

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