
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (97 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh.


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315 N Neville St, Unit 2

5862 Forbes Ave

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4909 CENTRE AVE

Highmont

5854 Forbes Ave

Stephen Foster

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Devon Towers

5839 Darlington Rd

311 Morewood Ave

6209 Kentucky Ave

Royal Garden Apartments

5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1

5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge

AMBERSON PLAZA

1405 Severn St, Unit B1
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1405 Severn St

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6532 Wilkins Ave

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A1

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A3

Walnut Street Apartments

6532 Wilkins Ave, Unit A4

5523 Ellsworth Ave, Unit Ellsworth

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5518 Ellsworth Ave

5413 Kentucky Ave
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765 College St

1620 Denniston St

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5213 Fifth Ave

The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)

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5213 5th Ave, Unit 3

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Amberson Gardens

Baum Boulevard

Devonshire Apartments
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Mark Twain

5533 5th Ave

5855 Darlington Rd

St. Regis

Graham Hall

Georgian

Sutton Place

Forbes Management
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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 | $1,096 | $1,000 | $1,199 |
| Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $975 | $2,525 |
| Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,325 | $3,360 |
| Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,715 | $4,175 |
| Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 97 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 Baum Boulevard priced from $600. Tiffany Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baum Boulevard | Residential | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Tiffany Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Sutton Place | 1bd/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Aberdeen Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Shadyside Properties | 347 S. Fairmount St. (studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
| CENTRE COURT -- 158 | CENTRE COURT -- 158 - 5-H | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Stephen Foster | One-Bedroom (Ground FL) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Kings Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.37 price per square foot 5708 Solway St Model at 5708 Solway St, Unit 1 in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill North apartment is the 5213 5th Ave Model at 5213 5th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5708 Solway St, Unit 1 | 5708 Solway St | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 5213 5th Ave, Unit 3 | 5213 5th Ave | 4BR,3BA | $1.20 |
| Clyde Street Apartments | Court 3BD/2BA A1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Walnut Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Kingston Apartments | 5721 Elmer Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| ASHLEY PLACE -- 080 | ASHLEY PLACE -- 080 - 103 | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge | 2BR/1.0BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 4909 CENTRE AVE | 1Br/1.0 BA Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sutton Place | 1bd/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 315 N Neville St, Unit 2 | 315 N Neville St | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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 $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is Tiffany Place which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $1,675.
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 14 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 $340 which is $1,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.
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