
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill East Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Polish Hill East area of Pittsburgh.


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NORMANDY

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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 | $1,613 | $875 | $3,236 |
| Polish Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,025 | $3,929 |
| Polish Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,150 | $4,870 |
| Polish Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,125 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Polish Hill East Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Morrowfield priced from $890. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill East apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Airflow | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| NORMANDY | GH | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| City View Apartments | Style 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Thames Manor | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Oak Hill | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill East, PA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill East area is the $2.15 price per square foot Dp Model at Highland House Tower by Albion in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,855. The second greatest value Polish Hill East apartment is the Joe Hammer 3x1 Model at The Oaks starting at $2,145 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland House Tower by Albion | Dp | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Oaks | Joe Hammer 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Apartments on Fifth | The Winston | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Arlington Apartments | Chopin | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Connection at Southside | Gauge II | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Morrowfield | Airflow | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
| NORMANDY | GH | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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 $1,299.
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 $2,673.
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 120 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 $683 which is $1,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill East.
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