
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh.


Highmont

NORMANDY

5854 Forbes Ave

Oakland Apartments

Aberdeen Apartments

4909 CENTRE AVE

Shadyside Properties

Colonial Terrace

Stephen Foster
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Kings Arms Apartments

Negley Court

Devon Towers

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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23

5862 Forbes Ave

5 Bayard Rd

311 Morewood Ave

Royal Garden Apartments

941-943 St James St

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619 Copeland St, Unit Apartment 1
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5603 Fair Oaks St

5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge

AMBERSON PLAZA

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1405 Severn St

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6532 Wilkins Ave

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A1

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A3

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A4

5237 Fifth Ave, Unit B1

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5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth

1806 Shady Ave

Shadyside at Home Apartments

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Amberson Gardens

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705 S Aiken Ave, Unit 2

5531 Howe St

5819 5th Ave

Devonshire Apartments

Tiffany Place

Sutton Place
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5815 Fifth Avenue

Mark Twain

5533 5th Ave

5855 Darlington Rd

St. Regis

Graham Hall

Georgian

Forbes Management

Centre Court

5930 Walnut St
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Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Hill North Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $825 | $1,449 |
| Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $920 | $2,379 |
| Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,195 | $2,695 |
| Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $1,512 | $4,175 |
| Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $2,700 | $2,890 |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Aberdeen Apartments priced from $1,065. NORMANDY has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Apartments | Large Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| NORMANDY | GH | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Shadyside Properties | 623 Bellefonte St. (1 BR) | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Kings Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| 5424 Fifth Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.29 price per square foot 5728 Solway St Model at 5728 Solway St, Unit 2 in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill North apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Walnut Street Apartments starting at $1,855 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5728 Solway St, Unit 2 | 5728 Solway St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Walnut Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Kingston Apartments | 5721 Elmer Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 619 Copeland St, Unit Apartment 1 | 619 Copeland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 705 S Aiken Ave, Unit 2 | 705 S Aiken Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Royal Garden Apartments | 6230 Fifth Ave (2 BR/1 BA) | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23 | 5862 Forbes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 5854 Forbes Ave | 5854 Forbes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squirrel Hill North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squirrel Hill North is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is Shadyside Properties which is listed at $1,139, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $2,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squirrel Hill North?
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 12 regular apartments in Squirrel Hill North 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 Squirrel Hill North?
Cheap apartments in Squirrel Hill North have an average cost of $286 which is $2,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.
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