Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA (246 Rentals)

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Pittsburgh: An Insider's Guide to the Steel City

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property at 746 Loretta St

$2,490

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$2,490
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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746 Loretta St

PittsburghPA15217
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3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 20

3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1

3927 Hoosac StPittsburgh, PA 15207
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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23
$1,195
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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23

5862 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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5840 Alderson St
$1,800 - $1,850
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$1,800 - $1,850
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$1,800 - $1,850
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5840 Alderson St

5840 Alderson StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Work and Live in the Burgh: The Top Employers and Where to Find Your Perfect Pittsburgh Apartment

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property at 2353 Tilbury Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

2353 Tilbury Ave

PittsburghPA15217
property at 5620 Phillips Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5620 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217
property at 6319 Monitor St

$1,325

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$1,325
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 19

6319 Monitor St, Unit 6317 Apt #2

6319 Monitor St
PittsburghPA15217
property at 1033 Flemington St

$2,100

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$2,100
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1033 Flemington St

PittsburghPA15217
property at 2009 Wendover St

$2,900

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$2,900
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2009 Wendover St, Unit 2

2009 Wendover St
PittsburghPA15217
property at 1006 Flemington St

$1,975

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$1,975
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1006 Flemington St

PittsburghPA15217

Pittsburgh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 4303 Ludwick St

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4303 Ludwick St

PittsburghPA15217
property at 804 Lilac St

$1,900

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$1,900
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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804 Lilac St

PittsburghPA15217
property at 1212 Love St

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1212 Love St

PittsburghPA15218
property at 4234 Lydia St

$700

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$700
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

4234 Lydia St

PittsburghPA15207

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #99

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young ones? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, this residential area has a reputation as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Luxury Living Rating

Squirrel Hill South has now become known as one of the finest high-end communities in town, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this part of Pittsburgh ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Squirrel Hill South

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh, PA?

As of today, July 25, 2026, there are currently 246 available Squirrel Hill South apartments priced from $875 to $4,175, with an average monthly rent of $1,575.

How much are Studio apartments in Squirrel Hill South?

There are currently 78 Studio Apartments in Squirrel Hill South with rent ranges from $939 to $1,449 with an average price of $1,121.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Squirrel Hill South ranges from $875 to $1,945 with an average monthly rent of $1,268.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill South cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Squirrel Hill South range from $1,195 to $2,447. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,662.

How expensive are Squirrel Hill South Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Squirrel Hill South on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $4,175 - averaging $2,109 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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