Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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property at 5700 Fifth Ave

$1,000 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232

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property at 5626 Wilkins Ave

$1,300 - $1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

5626 Wilkins Ave

PittsburghPA15217
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5819 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5819 5th Ave

5819 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Devonshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

331 Devonshire StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Tiffany Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Place

5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

6301 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Mark Twain
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain

406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5533 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

5533 5th Ave

5533 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Stephen Foster
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Foster

400 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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St. Regis
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis

905 Maryland AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Graham Hall
Studio Apartments

Graham Hall

5525 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Georgian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian

5437 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Highmont
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highmont

6200 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Forbes Management
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Forbes Management

5326 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Centre Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Court

4720 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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5930 Walnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5930 Walnut St

5930 Walnut StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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4909 CENTRE AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

4909 CENTRE AVE

4909 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Elwood Gardens
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Elwood Gardens

5819-5835 Elwood StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Colonial Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Terrace

5440 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Morewood Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morewood Court

319-323 Morewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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5th Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Avenue Apartments

5125 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Neville Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neville Street

414 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213

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Hollendon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollendon Apartments

1723 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5424 Fifth Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5424 Fifth Avenue

5424 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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MAYFLOWER
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MAYFLOWER

725 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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311 Morewood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

311 Morewood Ave

311 Morewood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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NEW YORKER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NEW YORKER

819 College StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Fairfax Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

4614 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Frontenac Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Frontenac Apartments

490 S Highland AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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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. Kings Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
Kings Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
NORMANDYGHStudio,1BA$1,020
Negley CourtLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Royal Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,189
Shadyside Properties5326 Fifth Ave (1BR)1BR,1BA$1,349
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)The Elmer2BR,1BA$1,400
Apartments on FifthRegency Court1BR,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.43 price per square foot 5721 Northumberland St Model at 5721 Northumberland St, Unit 5721 Northumberland in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill North apartment is the 4 BR 2.5 Bath Den (Forbes Ave) Model at Forbes Terrace starting at $3,137 with a $1.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5721 Northumberland St, Unit 5721 Northumberland5721 Northumberland St3BR,2BA$1.43
Forbes Terrace4 BR 2.5 Bath Den (Forbes Ave)4BR,2.5BA$1.95
917 S Aiken Ave, Unit 917917 S Aiken Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Kingston Apartments5715 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.40
Royal Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Balcony3BR,1BA$1.98
Devon Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)The Ell: 3B 1B3BR,1BA$1.83
Amberson GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty LeasingAll Inclusive 2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96

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 $1,469.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?

The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is Negley Court which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $3,592.

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 9 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 $825 which is $2,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.

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