Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (51 Rentals)

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1901 Ley St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1901 Ley St

1901 Ley StPittsburgh, PA 15212

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King Edward 4609
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Edward 4609

4609 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Devon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Devon Apartments

233 N Craig StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Mark Twain
Studio Apartments

Mark Twain

406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Royal Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Windsor

222 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Stephen Foster
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Foster

400 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dakota
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota

259 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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London Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

London Terrace

135 N Craig StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Melwood Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melwood Manor

250 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Neville Commons
Studio Apartments

Neville Commons

308 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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South Windsor
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Windsor

216 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Centre Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Court

4720 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Melwood Center
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melwood Center

316 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Webster Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Tower

240 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Nevilletree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nevilletree

320 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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THE COLONNADE
1 Bedroom Apartments

THE COLONNADE

4632-4634 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Bayard Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayard Manor

4600 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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King Edward Annex
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

King Edward Annex

225 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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North Dithridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Dithridge

221 N Dithridge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Fairfax Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

4614 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Centre Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Tower

4750 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Polish Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polish Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polish Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Ambassador Apartments priced from $880. The Schenley Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Bronze1BR,1BA$1,050
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,185
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor - July or August 20251BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill, PA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at The Royal York Apartments in the in the North Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Polish Hill apartment is the 3301 Iowa St Model at 3301 Iowa St, Unit 1B starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polish Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Royal York Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.43
3301 Iowa St, Unit 1B3301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$1.23
289 45th St, Unit 289 45th St.Pgh PA 15201289 45th St3BR,1BA$1.36
312 Pearl St, Unit 2312 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.09
438 Taylor St, Unit 1st438 Taylor St1BR,1BA$1.33
Catalyst LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Ohara Place Apartments LP2 Bedroom Gold2BR,1BA$1.76
One On Centre2x2 B12BR,2BA$1.65
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polish Hill, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #53

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polish Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Polish Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polish Hill is under $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Polish Hill is Liberty Point Apartments LP which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Polish Hill costs $2,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polish Hill?

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 81 regular apartments in Polish Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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