
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (61 Rentals)
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5917 Walnut St

5700 Fifth Ave

Oakland Apartments

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Kings Arms Apartments

Aberdeen Apartments

Shadyside Properties

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4909 CENTRE AVE

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Ambassador Apartments

6401 Fifth Ave
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The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing

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Stephen Foster

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Negley Court

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Royal Garden Apartments

Devon Towers

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5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge

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Amberson Gardens

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5424 Fifth Ave

5839 Darlington Rd
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5519 5th Ave, Unit A1

Devonshire Apartments

5819 5th Ave

Tiffany Place

Sutton Place

5815 Fifth Avenue

5533 5th Ave

Mark Twain

5855 Darlington Rd

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Highmont

Forbes Management

Centre Court

5930 Walnut St

Colonial Terrace

Elwood Gardens

The Mirabella

Morewood Court
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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 | $1,165 | $750 | $1,399 |
| Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $995 | $2,410 |
| Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,195 | $3,299 |
| Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,377 | $3,865 |
| Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $2,700 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 61 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 $1,000. The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing | All Inclusive Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Kings Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Negley Court | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Royal Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| 5424 Fifth Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| AMBERSON PLAZA | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.47 price per square foot Typical 3 Bedroom Model at 5610 Elmer Street in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,364. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5610 Elmer Street | Typical 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.47 |
| Walnut Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Kingston Apartments | 5715 Elmer Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Royal Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Balcony | 3BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge | 2BR/1.0BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) | The Ell: 3B 1B | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Stephen Foster | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is Stephen Foster which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $3,490.
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 13 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 $584 which is $2,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.
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