
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Brentwood Manor

The Alden

Cloverleaf Towers

1 Glen Elm Dr, Unit 1

Cloverleaf Village Apartments

The Atwood Apartments

Maiden Bridge and Canongate Apartment Homes
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Pleasant Hills

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3819 Delco Rd

Crossroad Towers

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Skytop Village

Southpointe Towers
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Hillside Apartments

Baldwin Commons

5302 Overlook Glen Dr

Kensington Terrace

Willock Apartments

229-231 Marylea Ave

Lynwood
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Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hills Studio Apartments | $981 | $665 | $2,249 |
| Pleasant Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $727 | $1,660 |
| Pleasant Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $912 | $1,946 |
| Pleasant Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $1,100 | $2,029 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Hills area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home priced from $708. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Hills apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - PR | Studio,1BA | $708 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Alden | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Cloverleaf Towers | 1BR 1BA Hi Rise | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Kensington Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hills, PA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hills area is the $1.61 price per square foot Ventura Model at Pleasant Hills in the in the Lincoln Place neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Pleasant Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Sleepy Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,350 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Overbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hills | Ventura | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Sleepy Hollow Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Willock Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Heritage Hills | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Crossroad Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Cloverleaf Towers | 1BR 1BA Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Cloverleaf Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom w/ Smaller Kitchen | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Atwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Kensington Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Maiden Bridge and Canongate Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 634 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pleasant Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pleasant Hills is under $1,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Hills is Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Pleasant Hills costs $1,304.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Pleasant Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pleasant Hills?
Cheap apartments in Pleasant Hills have an average cost of $407 which is $897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hills.
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