
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh.


5917 Walnut St

Kings Arms Apartments

Aberdeen Apartments

5700 Fifth Ave

Ambassador Apartments

NORMANDY

Shadyside Properties

Oakland Apartments

The Mirabella
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Royal Garden Apartments

Devon Towers

Amberson Gardens

707 Bellefonte St

5839 Darlington Rd

941-943 St James St

5626 Wilkins Ave

The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)

5819 5th Ave

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Mark Twain

5533 5th Ave

5855 Darlington Rd

Stephen Foster

St. Regis

Graham Hall

Georgian
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Forbes Management

Centre Court

5930 Walnut St

4909 CENTRE AVE

Elwood Gardens

Colonial Terrace

Morewood Court

5th Avenue Apartments

Neville Street
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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 | $1,122 | $950 | $1,449 |
| Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $925 | $2,630 |
| Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $1,189 | $3,180 |
| Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,377 | $3,865 |
| Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $3,495 | $3,690 |
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There are currently 65 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Kings Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| NORMANDY | GH | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Negley Court | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Royal Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Shadyside Properties | 5326 Fifth Ave (1BR) | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) | The Elmer | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Apartments on Fifth | Regency Court | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 Northumberland St, Unit 5721 Northumberland | 5721 Northumberland St | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Forbes Terrace | 4 BR 2.5 Bath Den (Forbes Ave) | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.95 |
| 917 S Aiken Ave, Unit 917 | 917 S Aiken Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Kingston Apartments | 5715 Elmer Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Royal Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Balcony | 3BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Devon Towers | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) | The Ell: 3B 1B | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Amberson Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing | All Inclusive 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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