Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Skytop Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skytop Village

1661 Skyline DrPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Southpointe Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpointe Towers

100 Cerasi DrPittsburgh, PA 15122
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Brentwood Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Manor

3902 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Hillside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

1575-1597 Bevan RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Glen Elm Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Elm Apartments

1 Glen Elm DrPittsburgh, PA 15236
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Lynwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood

3500 Willow AveCastle Shannon, PA 15234

Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 $675. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Hills apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - RENOStudio,1BA$675
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 StudioStudio,1BA$785
Baldwin Commons1 bdrm apartment1BR,1BA$895
Kensington TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Hi Rise1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hills, PA

As of September 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hills area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Crossroad Towers in the in the Lincoln Place neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Pleasant Hills apartment is the 3163 May St Model at 3163 May St, Unit 2 starting at $1,145 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossroad Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
3163 May St, Unit 23163 May St2BR,1BA$1.09
Baldwin Commons3 bdrm townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Pleasant HillsPentagon2BR,2BA$1.66
Heritage Hills2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.64
The AldenC1P3BR,1BA$1.44
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
Kensington TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Cloverleaf Village Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.63
915 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Unit 7915 Sleepy Hollow Rd1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pleasant Hills Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,135.

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 $715, while the average apartment in Pleasant Hills costs $1,086.

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 23 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 $198 which is $888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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