
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polish Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (76 Rentals)
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2116 Bedford Ave

4307 Milgate St

1932 Lowrie St

Dakota

1622 Hatteras St

215 Ella St

3701 Butler St

Aberdeen Apartments

1608 Lowrie St
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Helm on the Allegheny

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816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

4307 Milgate St

Stephen Foster

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3301 Iowa St, Unit 6, Unit 6

New King Edward Apartments
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4521 Centre Ave

4600 Friendship Ave

The Royal York Apartments

346 39th St

LUNA Lofts

4707 Maripoe St

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4707 Maripoe St

3358 Ridgway St

3932 Howley St

Catalyst Lofts
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The Yards at 3 Crossings

4913 Yew St

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1960 W Beckert Ave

2140 Lowrie St

606 S Mathilda St

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3509 Sardis Way, Unit 3, Unit 3

3339 Webster Ave

4021 1/2 Eden Way

1901 Ley St
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King Edward 4609

Devon Apartments

Mark Twain

2116 Bedford Ave

Royal Windsor

236 Urbana Way

North Windsor Apartments

Liberty Point Apartments LP

London Terrace
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polish Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Hill Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $1,000 | $8,390 |
| Polish Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $850 | $5,381 |
| Polish Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,150 | $6,183 |
| Polish Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,200 | $5,899 |
| Polish Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $2,100 | $2,890 |
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Cheapest Available Polish Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polish Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Point Apartments LP priced from $950. Aberdeen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Polish Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Point Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Aberdeen Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| THE COLONNADE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Ohara Place Apartments LP | 1 Bedroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polish Hill, PA
As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polish Hill area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4518 Liberty Ave Model at 4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Polish Hill apartment is the 2507 Penn Ave Model at 2507 Penn Ave, Unit 3rd Floor starting at $3,140 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polish Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4518 Liberty Ave, Unit 2 | 4518 Liberty Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 2507 Penn Ave, Unit 3rd Floor | 2507 Penn Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.57 |
| 3952 Howley St, Unit Floor 1 | 3952 Howley St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 3301 Iowa St, Unit 6 | 3301 Iowa St | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 816 Adelaide St, Unit 1st floor | 816 Adelaide St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Catalyst Lofts | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| One On Centre | 2x2 B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 2116 Bedford Ave | 2116 Bedford Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ohara Place Apartments LP | 1 Bedroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Liberty Point Apartments LP | 1B / 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,195.
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 $2,640.
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 55 regular apartments in Polish Hill 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?
Cheap apartments in Polish Hill have an average cost of $477 which is $2,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polish Hill.
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