Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (67 Rentals)

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5854 Forbes Ave
$825 - $1,295
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$825 - $1,295
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5854 Forbes Ave

5854 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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$825 - $1,360

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5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217
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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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$995
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1

864 Mirror StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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862 Mirror St, Unit 2
$1,150
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862 Mirror St, Unit 2

862 Mirror StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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property at 70 Bigelow St

$1,025 - $1,230

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70 Bigelow St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 5846 Burchfield Ave

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5846 Burchfield Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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property at 5735 Phillips Ave

$1,350 - $1,850

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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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2325 Eldridge St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Eldridge St

2325 Eldridge 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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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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Concord Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Plaza

5532-5540 Covode StPittsburgh, 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 $930. Squirrel Hill Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MorrowfieldOlympiaStudio,1BA$930
Squirrel Hill Properties235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,099
Wightman Street1 BR 1 Bath (basement)1BR,1BA$1,117
The Wendover CommunitySmithfield1BR,1BA$1,118
Hempstead Road Apartments1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead1BR,1BA$1,348
Greenhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,375
Walnut Towers at Frick Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Hobart Court2 BR 1 Bath Units 16,17,182BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2201 Pittock St Model at 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 5710 Beacon St Model at 5710 Beacon St, Unit B starting at $2,295 with a $1.53 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.
2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment2201 Pittock St4BR,2BA$1.60
5710 Beacon St, Unit B5710 Beacon St3BR,1BA$1.53
5737 Hobart St5737 Hobart St3BR,2BA$1.78
3518 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 13518 Beechwood Blvd3BR,1BA$1.46
The Waterfront Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft2BR,2BA$1.69
5840 Alderson St5840 Alderson St2BR,1BA$1.68
4313 Kish Way, Unit Apartment 24313 Kish Way2BR,1BA$0.70
Hobart Court2 BR 1 Bath Units 16,17,182BR,1BA$1.74
The Wendover CommunityStowe2BR,1BA$1.64
Greenhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77

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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 Morrowfield listed at $930.

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 $990 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.

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