Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Polish Hill West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polish Hill West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polish Hill West area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,050. LiveWell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,631. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1B)1BR,1BA$1,631
Brewers BlockS2Studio,1BA$1,701
Mulberry LoftsHazelwood1BR,1BA$1,746
Connection at SouthsideThe Slab1BR,1BA$1,788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill West, PA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill West area is the $3.56 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) Model at LiveWell Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Polish Hill West apartment is the 3015 Brereton St Model at 3015 Brereton St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Spring Hill-City View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polish Hill West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LiveWell Apartments2 Bedrooms + Den (2G)2BR,2BA$3.56
3015 Brereton St, Unit 23015 Brereton St2BR,1BA$1.89
Connection at SouthsideThe Tonne1BR,1BA$2.28
Brix at 263031BR,1BA$2.79
Brewers BlockA31BR,1BA$3.67
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.28
Mulberry LoftsMestaStudio ,1BA$3.35
Eastside BondHoweStudio ,1BA$3.87
The JulianThe CarsonStudio ,1BA$6.58
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$6.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polish Hill West, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Polish Hill West Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polish Hill West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Polish Hill West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polish Hill West is under $1,863.

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

The cheapest apartment in Polish Hill West is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Polish Hill West costs $3,554.

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

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 91 regular apartments in Polish Hill West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in Polish Hill West have an average cost of $877 which is $2,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill West.

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