
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $746 (45 Rentals)
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341 Downing St, Unit 2

Thames Manor

4909 CENTRE AVE

3208 Brereton St

341 Downing St

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3126 Dobson St, Unit #1

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3208 Brereton St

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Polish Hill West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polish Hill West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Hill West Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,000 | $3,534 |
| Polish Hill West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $925 | $4,499 |
| Polish Hill West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,150 | $5,911 |
| Polish Hill West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $1,225 | $5,085 |
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Cheapest Available Polish Hill West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polish Hill West area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Thames Manor priced from $1,000. 4909 CENTRE AVE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Manor | Affordable Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-C | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Oakland Apartments | Adrian 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill West, PA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill West area is the $2.38 price per square foot Virtuoso Model at Encore in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Polish Hill West apartment is the 3126 Dobson St Model at 3126 Dobson St, Unit Unit #1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | Virtuoso | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 3126 Dobson St, Unit Unit #1 | 3126 Dobson St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 3208 Brereton St, Unit 4 | 3208 Brereton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 341 Downing St, Unit 2 | 341 Downing St | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-C | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polish Hill West?
The cheapest apartment in Polish Hill West is 4909 CENTRE AVE which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Polish Hill West costs $2,297.
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 $511 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill West.
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