Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill East Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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Polish Hill East, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polish Hill East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polish Hill East area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $925. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill East apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$925
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,086
Baumhaus ApartmentsKnox1BR,1BA$1,147
NORMANDYGRAHAM HALLStudio,1BA$1,170
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor - July or August 20251BR,1BA$1,175
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,185
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$1,345
Wellington Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Oak HillM1111BR,1BA$1,475
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S6Studio,1BA$1,487

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill East, PA

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill East area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Royal York Apartments in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Polish Hill East apartment is the Style 3B3B Model at City View Apartments starting at $2,517 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polish Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Royal York Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.46
City View ApartmentsStyle 3B3B3BR,3BA$1.35
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.84
The PennsylvanianWestminister2BR,2BA$2.29
New King Edward Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
Clyde Street ApartmentsOak 3BD/2BA Stack 013BR,2BA$2.06
Heinz Lofts1 Bedroom FP E41BR,1BA$2.27
Park View Apartments1B-B1BR,1BA$2.14
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$2.17
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor - July or August 20251BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polish Hill East, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Polish Hill East Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polish Hill East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Polish Hill East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polish Hill East is under $1,487.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polish Hill East?

The cheapest apartment in Polish Hill East is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,086, while the average apartment in Polish Hill East costs $3,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polish Hill East?

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 132 regular apartments in Polish Hill East 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 Polish Hill East?

Cheap apartments in Polish Hill East have an average cost of $622 which is $2,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill East.

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