
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh.


Shadyside Properties

5917 Walnut St

Aberdeen Apartments

Oakland Apartments
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Royal Garden Apartments

311 Morewood Ave

5700 Fifth Ave

The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)

707 Bellefonte 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 |
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Squirrel Hill North Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $840 | $1,500 |
Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $975 | $2,390 |
Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,189 | $2,864 |
Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,595 | $3,865 |
Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 53 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 Kings Arms Apartments priced from $840. Ambassador Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kings Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Shadyside Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Colonial Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Oakland Apartments | Adrian - ALL RENTED! | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
Royal Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
311 Morewood Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) | The Walnut | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA
As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.32 price per square foot 215 Elysian St Model at 215 Elysian St, Unit 215 Elysian #2 in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill North apartment is the Marigold Model at The Mirabella starting at $1,530 with a $1.51 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. |
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215 Elysian St, Unit 215 Elysian #2 | 215 Elysian St | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Mirabella | Marigold | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
1460 Shady Ave | 1454 2L Shady | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Royal Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Balcony | 3BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Amberson Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Clyde Street Apartments | Oak 2BD/2BA + Den Stack 06 | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Colonial Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1405 Severn St, Unit 3 | 1405 Severn St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #111
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
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 $969, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $2,200.
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 16 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 $367 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.
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