Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (103 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh.

property at 5854 Forbes Ave

$1,150 - $1,360

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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Amberson Gardens
$1,195 - $2,150
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Amberson Gardens

1-4 Bayard RdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,299 - $2,697

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Bayard Rd

PittsburghPA15213

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6532 Wilkins Ave
$1,415 - $1,425
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

6532 Wilkins Ave

6532 Wilkins AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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property at 5233 5th Ave

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5233 5th Ave

PittsburghPA15232
property at 5883 Darlington Rd

$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

5883 Darlington Rd

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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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highmont priced from $935. Aberdeen 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
HighmontLongfellow1BR,1BA$935
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing5506 5th AvenueStudio,1BA$1,095
Shadyside Properties623 Bellefonte St. (1 BR)1BR,1BA$1,139
Stephen FosterOne-Bedroom (Ground FL)1BR,1BA$1,165
Kings Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
Negley CourtLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,180
Royal Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,189
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA

As of May 13, 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 $2,371. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5610 Elmer StreetTypical 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.47
Walnut Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Kingston Apartments5715 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.40
Chalfont ApartmentsSurrey2BR,1BA$1.97
Royal Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Balcony3BR,1BA$1.98
5519 5th Ave, Unit A15519 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.43
Amberson GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.92
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Stephen FosterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02

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 $1,190.

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

The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is Highmont which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $2,930.

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 8 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 $528 which is $2,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.

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