
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill East Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (39 Rentals)
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4909 CENTRE AVE

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The School House

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The Julian

3367 Ridgway St
Polish Hill East, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polish Hill East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Hill East Studio Apartments | $1,735 | $910 | $3,323 |
| Polish Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,025 | $3,929 |
| Polish Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,225 | $5,028 |
| Polish Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,125 | $5,800 |
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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 $945. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill East apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Oak Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Thames Manor | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,347 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill East, PA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill East area is the $1.87 price per square foot Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Polish Hill East apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The School House starting at $1,775 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polish Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 5612 Hempstead | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Royal York Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Highland House Tower by Albion | A2p | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| NORMANDY | TREEHAVEN | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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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 $1,347.
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 $1,025, while the average apartment in Polish Hill East costs $2,885.
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 185 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 $702 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill East.
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