Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (56 Rentals)

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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
property at 5854 Forbes Ave

$995 - $1,075

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23
$1,195
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$1,195

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23

5862 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 20

3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1

3927 Hoosac StPittsburgh, PA 15207
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property at 6319 Monitor St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 19

6319 Monitor St, Unit 6317 Apt #2

6319 Monitor St
PittsburghPA15217
property at 5735 Phillips Ave

$1,350 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5735 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217
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Gladstone Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gladstone Residences

327 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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Lynn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

5686 Forward AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wendover Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wendover Annex

5533-5539 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2325 Eldridge St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Eldridge St

2325 Eldridge StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2123 Shady Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2123 Shady Ave

2123 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hazelwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood

149 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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1923-1927 Murray Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1923-1927 Murray Ave

1923-1927 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wightman Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wightman Terrace

2130 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wightman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wightman Street

2129-2135 WightmanPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Concord Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Plaza

5532-5540 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hollendon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollendon Apartments

1723 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5858 Alderson Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

5858 Alderson Street

5858 Alderson StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Phillips Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Ave Apartments

5623-5641 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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849 Kennebec St
3 Bedroom Apartments

849 Kennebec St

849 Kennebec StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hobart Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hobart Place

5620 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Squirrel Hill Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Squirrel Hill Flats

5710-5712 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217

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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Morrowfield priced from $948. The Wendover Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$948
The Wendover CommunityLiberty1BR,1BA$1,090
Squirrel Hill Properties235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,099
6350 Forward Ave1 bd, 1 ba1BR,1BA$1,265
DALZELL PLACE - 6618 -- 187DALZELL PLACE -- 6618 -- 187 - 42BR,1BA$1,599
Hobart Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5900 Phillips Ave Model at 5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 2201 Pittock St Model at 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment starting at $2,500 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment5900 Phillips Ave4BR,2BA$1.47
2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment2201 Pittock St4BR,2BA$1.60
3518 Beechwood Blvd, Unit Unit 13518 Beechwood Blvd3BR,1BA$1.40
5840 Alderson St5840 Alderson St2BR,1BA$1.68
5702 Darlington Rd, Unit 15702 Darlington Rd3BR,1BA$1.83
5916 Nicholson St, Unit 15916 Nicholson St2BR,2BA$2.10
5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 235862 Forbes Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
137 Hazelwood Ave, Unit 1137 Hazelwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
MorrowfieldPhaeton2BR,1BA$1.99
The Wendover CommunityLiberty1BR,1BA$1.83

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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squirrel Hill South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Squirrel Hill South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Squirrel Hill South is at Squirrel Hill Properties listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment is $971 at Morrowfield.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill South is starting from $1,228 at The Wendover Community.

What is the most affordable Squirrel Hill South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Squirrel Hill South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 6350 Forward Ave and starts from $1,925.

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