
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh.


Velma Court

318 Saline St

The Wendover Community

Jefferson Apartments

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

Wightman Terrace

5612 Hempstead
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Greenhill Apartments

5824 Phillips Ave, Unit #3

5807 Bartlett St
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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 |
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Squirrel Hill South Studio Apartments | $1,041 | $760 | $1,580 |
Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $720 | $3,120 |
Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,081 | $4,638 |
Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,695 | $3,600 |
Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,736 | $2,650 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 The Wendover Community priced from $855. 5612 Hempstead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Wendover Community | Fort Pitt | Studio,1BA | $855 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Morrowfield | Roadster | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
Greenhill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Squirrel Hill Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Hobart & Wightman Apartments | Squirrel Hill One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Squirrel Hill Properties | 5703 | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Wightman Terrace | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
Walnut Towers at Frick Park | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,506 |
The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom - 583 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.70 price per square foot 5642 Beacon St Model at 5642 Beacon St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 5710 Beacon St Model at 5710 Beacon St, Unit B starting at $2,395 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5642 Beacon St | 5642 Beacon St | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
5710 Beacon St, Unit B | 5710 Beacon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Gateway at Summerset | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Walnut Towers at Frick Park | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
5944 Phillips Ave, Unit 5944 | 5944 Phillips Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Squirrel Hill Properties | 5645 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Hobart & Wightman Apartments | Squirrel Hill One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Morrowfield | Minerva | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Greenhill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Wendover Community | Fort Pitt | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA
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Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Squirrel Hill South is at The Wendover Community listed at $855.
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 $1,090 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 $1,265 at Greenhill Apartments.
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