
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $720 (40 Rentals)


5539 Beacon St, Unit 5539 Beacon Street

4349 Murray Ave

4349 Murray Ave, Unit 3

318 Saline St

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd
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5552 Covode St

1044 Welfer St, Unit 2

Greenhill Apartments

5825 Bartlett St, Unit 4

5824 Phillips Ave, Unit #3

5807 Bartlett St

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

5556 Covode St
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3916 Coleman St, Unit 3916 COLEMAN ST #2

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5809 Hobart St, Unit 5809 Hobart St 1/2
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6350 Forward Ave
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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Squirrel Hill South Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $715 | $2,083 |
Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $720 | $3,887 |
Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,081 | $4,598 |
Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,700 | $3,600 |
Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $3,750 | $5,250 |
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Getting Around the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 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 South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squirrel Hill South is under $1,466.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill South is The Wendover Community which is listed at $1,130, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill South costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squirrel Hill South?
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 91 regular apartments in Squirrel Hill South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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