Cheap Homes for Rent in the Penn Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 1009 Penn Ave

$895 - $995

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1009 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 2323 Patterson Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2323 Patterson Ave

PittsburghPA15218
property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 118 Leneake St

$1,200 - $1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Leneake St

Turtle CreekPA15145

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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
PARK MANOR -- 183PARK MANOR -- 183 - 4301BR,1BA$825
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Hills area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1107 South Ave Model at 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Penn Hills apartment is the 527 Jeanette St Model at 527 Jeanette St, Unit 1 starting at $1,125 with a $1.24 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$0.73
527 Jeanette St, Unit 1527 Jeanette St1BR,1BA$1.24
11515-11523 Frankstown Rd2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Penn Towers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
1409 Summit St, Unit #2041409 Summit St1BR,1BA$0.88
Alcoma on the GreenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.21
SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130SYCAMORE APARTMENTS -- 130 - 2011BR,1BA$1.28
Greenview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$1.31
Plum Park Apartments1BR's1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #60

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Penn Hills?

There are currently 309 Apartments for Rent in Penn Hills, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,519. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penn Hills ranging from $695 to $4,100.

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 $695 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,530.

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 $995 to $1,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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